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There is a town called Preston in Connecticut but it’s about 45 mi (72 km) from the Preston I was taking care of. That would be our daughter’s cat. One of the days that I was driving between our house and her apartment, the highway went kerflooey. That’s not hard for this highway to do, it’s been under construction since before Norm Frampton started Thursday Doors.

I got off the highway and took a back road to Preston – the cat, not the town. Along the way, I snapped a few photos when stopped at red lights, stop signs and behind cars that were not moving. What little information I have to share can be found in the captions.
That’s all I have for today. However, there will be a couple dozen links in the comment section that will lead you to doors around the world – really – around the world. Check them out.
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We have a suburb named Preston here in Melbourne, but definitely doesn’t look like that.
Here is my entry for this week https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2022/09/15/a-morning-at-schwerkolt-cottage/
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From what I can gather, it’s a popular city/town name. We prefer the little fluff.
Your photos are lovely, today, Teresa. What a beautiful place to gather to sketch and paint.
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Lots to see in Preston…..the town, not the cat :)
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Haha – yes. Although he is quite entertaining.
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I love the farmhouse. I also like you managed to capture the street lamp on the Katherine Day House photo, it’s lovely.
Here is mine:
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I’m glad you like those two, Sofia. I had featured the Katherine Day House before, but not from this angle. My favorite is the pictures from the farm. We also have your namesake cafe ;-)
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I know, excellent!
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A great selection today, Dan. I like yet another corner door, the Bruegger’s Bagels, but the roof of Beth Israel is quite striking too.
My post coming up soon.
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Thanks Patricia. The roof of that temple is amazing. As much as I like seeing construction equipment, I wish I had been able to get a clear shot of the temple entrance.
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Hi Dan – we have a town (now a city I see) called Preston in the north-west … presumably the first one?! I just wondered if the Carousel building was appropriately named … ? Much better to be off the highway … more interesting and probably safer – cheers Hilary
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I had the same thought about the Carousel building, Hilary. Some things will remain a mystery. Many of our towns and cities take their name from English towns. Our settlers wanted to break free, but then tried to establish England here.
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A fab selection of wonderful buildings and their doors
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Thanks Sheree!
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It makes me laugh when I see the names of British cities replicated in America – Preston in England is a Northern Industrial city with all the associations that conjures up. Your Preston is a little different. Some of those buildings are mostly quite austere and imposing, and others rather small and fragile looking. A nice selection.
More doors from Porto: https://scooj.org/2022/09/15/thursday-doors-15-september-2022/
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I think we tried to reestablish every city from England somewhere in Connecticut. I’m not sure if it was out of respect or they just weren’t very creative people.
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Those barns are a nice contrast to all else. And once again everything takes me back to the area where I grew up; I would feel at home there, I think. Those red Episcopalian doors are my favorites, but I sure would like to be invited to a chicken dinner in that farmhouse! (“Kerflooey” took me by surprise, and I can only say it was lucky for my keyboard that I’d already swallowed my coffee.)
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The first phrase that came to mind in that traffic wasn’t suitable for a family oriented blog, Maureen. I was hoping to have more like the farmhouse, but it seems to be a rogue holding among those that have sold out to commercial interests. I had to look up St. John’s on a map, but as soon as I saw it, I thought it had to be an Episcopal Church. They seem to have a look.
I hope you have a great rest of the week.
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They sure make use of apartment buildings in Preston! In the first photo both those buildings are interesting. But what caught my eye is the heart in the window. St. John’s has an impressive entrance.
Congregation Beth Israel is a quite the eye-catcher. Beautiful entry doors proclaim that there’s room for everyone. The roof is its crowning glory!
But the barns Dan, they are the best.
Ginger
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Lots of apartment buildings, in all shapes, sizes and names, Ginger. I was wondering if anyone would notice the heart. It’s the first thing I saw. Those apartment continued on, but they were blocked by parts of my car.
I always like churches, but I think I like barns better.
I hope you have a great rest of the week!
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The farmhouse looks different and charming. Not too close to the brick buildings, is it?
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That farm is the last bit of rural character on a road covered in commercial buildings. The view changes dramatically as you round the curve after the farmhouse.
Speaking of farmhouses, you captured some beauties today!
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Good morning everyone.. had a bit of fun today, here is my post https://dymoonadventures.wordpress.com/2022/09/15/__trashed/
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Thanks for sharing your fun with us!
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You’ve done it again, Dan. I can’t decide on a favorite.
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Thanks GP! I wasn’t trying to stump you, but I’m glad you like them.
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You know my taste, so no trouble pleasing me!!
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These are all handsome buildings, and give the flavor of this town. I really like the Congregation Beth Israel. And I like that Ace Hardware looks like an old-time hardware storefront.
I have more from the Jewish Museum this week.
https://methodtwomadness.wordpress.com/2022/09/15/jewish-museum-thursday-doors/
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I wish the photo of Congregation Beth Israel didn’t have a piece of construction equipment in front of it, but I guess you get what you can. That hardware store is an old time store. I used to work near there, and I shopped often. It had a squeaky wooden floor and some items for sale that dated to times long forgotten. The original owners must have sold it recently.
I loved the doors you shared with us today.
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Amazing, those photos you took when traffic was not moving!
This is mine from South Korea:
https://wanderlustig2019.wordpress.com/2022/09/15/doors-in-south-korea/
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Thank you. Sometimes, what seems like an inconvenience turns into a day of discovery.
I liked your photos, a lot.
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Oh my, the elegance of the old buildings is inspiring. Thank you for sharing, Dan. 🌞
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Thanks Gwen. It’s amazing what you find around Connecticut.
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Those apartments in the first photo look almost like castles. So pretty. That little farmhouse is sweet, though. I love seeing a bunch of older men holding court at a cafe. You have to figure the coffee’s gotta be good. Down here, they tap their cup, wink at the waitress and call her honey. Free refills abound!
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I have hung out at Sofia, Lois. I used to work in that area. The coffee is great, as is the ice cream. I wonder if I’m old enough to get away with the tap-smile-honey thing. I’d probably get slapped.
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Well, the waitress is usually the same age as the men, so…😆
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Oh, OK. In that case, I’m safe.
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Wonderful doors, all (except maybe the modern store doors). OF COURSE I love that first, castle-y one, and the farmhouse, and anything made with brick and/or stone. My doors are still on the way to the Frazier History Museum. We’ll get there, eventually! https://marianallen.com/2022/09/frazier-history-museum-part-2-thursdaydoors/#Louisville#Kentucky#FrazierHistoryMuseum
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When I worked in the area where that hardware store is, it had an old creaky wooden door that either slammed behind you or refused to close – you know, the way a hardware store door should behave. You could look at the clerk and say, “too bad you don’t have something to fix that with,” and he would grouse about having heard that 100 times that day. People don’t appreciate a good retail experience anymore.
I’m enjoying your journey.
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It’s hard not to love red doors and the funeral home must have been a wonderful house before it became a funeral home. Southern California is where I found my doors today so come spend a few minutes in the sun by the ocean: https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2022/09/15/thursday-doorsspecial-doors/#California/#unusualdoors/specialdoors
janet
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Several buildings were probably single-family or extended-family homes at one point. Now apartments or businesses. I liked your doors today, especially the mailbox.
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It’s interesting how different religions have very different looking places where they worship.
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It is interesting, and they are all attractive.
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Super buildings, Dan. Terrific photos. Loved the digger in front of the temple.
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I was hoping for a clear view of those doors, John, but I never complain about heavy equipment. Thanks.
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Yes indeed.
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A fun play on names, Dan — and I like the word “kerflooey.”
My doors post this time is really doorways. Hopefully no one minds.
Hugs on the wing.
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Who would mind, Teagan. I love doors, doorways, places that used to have doors and doors that no longer have places. Thursday Doors is an open-minded challenge. You have some great doors (although the clown is a little creepy) and the stories behind (or perhaps in front, as in future) of them are remarkable. Thanks for joining us today. Here’s hoping your week doesn’t go kerflooey.
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HI Dan, your pictures turned out well, given you took them from the car. Is Preston the cat named for Preston the town?
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Thanks Robbie. I’m not sure where she found Preston. He was a stray, and in tough shape. I’ll have to ask.
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Hi Dan, here is my post: https://robertawrites235681907.wordpress.com/2022/09/16/thursday-doors-tau-game-lodge-cheetah-giraffe-rhino/. Have a fabulous weekend.
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Lovely Dan. I am home recuperating. I caught a bug at the hospital while there for my broken hip. I’m not up to much yet.
Posted this to go up today a while ago https://port4u.net/2022/09/15/5th-avenue-doors/
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Oh my goodness, Sherry. I hope you recover quickly and safely at home. I’m glad you had these set to go, they are amazing.
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Thanks Dan. I’m working on getting better
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I found a door in a tree this week! https://southwestrambler.com/chain-saw-sculptures-in-and-around-bristol/
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That’s a very cool door and a wonderful post!
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A nice “by chance” offering, all due to Preston. That made me smile. The things we do for our kids😀!!
Pat
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He’s an easy cat to care for. The drive was frustrating, that day, but I did get some doors, so…
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Great doors and more (as the usual with Dan history flair)
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I am glad you enjoyed these, Yvette.
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Red doors on a church always make me smile. I think of brothels when I see a red door and then of course my mind segues into the fallen woman going to the church for redemption. I have got to find a way to turn my brain off! Love the pictures.
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Turn you brain off??? Remember when they used to say “Don’t touch that dial!” Please don’t deprive us of your mental musings, Pam.
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The farmhouse and doors are my favorite…second to Preston longingly spying his Chewy delivery! Happy Door Day Dan, hope all is good in your corner of the world.
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Thanks Denise. Preston is a cutie. I had hoped to find more doors like the farmhouse, but. sadly, they rest of the ride has turned commercial.
I enjoyed your post. I think this is the first time we have pictures from before the trip. I look forward to the “after” photos and I hope you have a great time.
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How funny, never thought about ‘before the trip’ pics! Good one, Dan.
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That butterfly cafe is adorable. I don’t have any doors this week but I’ll check everyone’s out.
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Thanks. There are some wonderful doors out there today.
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https://horseaddict.net/2022/09/15/thursday-doors/ This is my first Thursday doors!
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Welcome to Thursday Doors. You brought us a very nice collection.
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Breuggers Bagels! They had those in Nebraska too.
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They are very good. I used to visit that shop often.
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I like the Katherine Day’s house, it’s so British/American.
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It is a beautiful house. If you want to see more photos of it, I featured it a last year – https://nofacilities.com/2021/02/11/katharine-day-house-thursday-doors/
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You are right, it is a beautiful house.
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Preston has it going on. Nice door, bet he has his eye on that box…
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He did. “That’s for me.”
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Dan, you did great finding these doors while getting stuck in traffic. Preston the cat mus be so glad to see you. Here’s my contribution:
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Thanks Natalie. Preston was always waiting in the window for me. He’s a cutie.
You brought us a wonderful collection!
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Good doors Dan. We were replacing windows so everything has been in disarray the past few days. Worse I am contemplating replacing Windows and lord only knows how long that disarray will last. For the moment I will focus on the disarray in the garden and perhaps backing up important files…
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Between windows and Windows, John, I feel your pain. I’ve done both. I think I’d retreat to the garden, too.
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Greetings to Preston the cat. I like the red door the most, and the yellow machinery in front of the round church.
My post is a day late due to general unhappiness on behalf of poor performance and horrible weather. I pulled myself together finally and here is the first part of Maribor doors. https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2022/09/16/thursday-doors-15-9-22-maribor-1/#Maribor#Slovenia#oldestvine
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I was sorry to read about the weather and the fact that your dog was scared. I know what that’s like. There’s just no consoling them. Of course, you’re welcome here until noon Saturday, so you’re not late.
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Who knew that cat-sitting would bring all this additional beauty!
My submission for this week, thanks.
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/47204795/posts/4259519007
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Cat sitting and detours – you never know.
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Amazing how many apartment buildings (the red brick ones) were built in that style! But for me, the Jewish Temple stole the show.
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It is a beautiful house of worship, Frank. If you’ve been here over the course of the past month or so, you saw the temples that they left behind as the Jewish population moved west from Hartford. This is one of the temples they built to replace those.
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Thank goodness the road went kerflooey! Great doors, especially the red one on the church and the apartments that look like their top is a castle. I’ve often thought about Norm, and you are doing a great job!!
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Thanks Jennie. That means a lot to me. I feel like Norm did the hard work to establish this challenge, and I need to keep it going.
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You’re very welcome, Dan. You have made Norm’s ‘Thursday’s Doors’ my favorite. ❤️
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Such a great collection, Dan (and I like Preston’s Door too, haha). So many time-honored, brown-toned buildings, which I love to see.
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So many of those buildings are around 100 years old. They held up well.
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