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I am at the point in my review of the pictures I took in Worcester, Waltham and Newton, Masachusetts where I no longer have doors related to the reason I was searching these towns, but I still have interesting doors to share. Many of the buildings in the gallery are on the U.S. National Registry of Historic Places. Unfortunately, these particular records have not been converted for digital access.

I was able to find some basic information on city and church websites, as well as on Wikipedia. This information is presented in the captions. Some are lengthy – you know the drill, open the gallery slideshow, click on the ‘i’ in the circle. I wish I had more information to offer.

I hope you also have time to visit some of the participants who have provided links and/or pingbacks to the doors they are sharing today. If you don’t have time today, please come back on Sunday for the weekly recap.

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108 responses to “Newton Waltham Leftovers”

  1. Despite the rundown appearance of the scrap metal place, there’s something very intriguing about it. I’m glad you included it, Dan.
    My post ties to a new element in my blog serial. I hope everyone will visit, and maybe even catch up on the serial episodes. Hugs.

    #ThursdayDoors in Atonement TN — The Chessboard in Play

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    1. The scrap metal building was one of my favorites from this trip, Teagan. I’ve been waiting for the chance to include it in the mix. Thanks for joining us and revealing a few hints as to where this story might go. I love the images you shared today.

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  2. […] Inspired by Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge […]

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  3. Love the white churches with steeples.

    Here is my entry https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2023/03/16/tuloy-po-kayo/

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    1. I’m glad you like those, Teresa. When I see the steeples, I try to find the church. Busy streets and one-way streets sometimes makes it hard to get close enough for a good photo.

      Your doors are bright and welcoming.

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  4. Great doors, Dan. I enjoyed these buildings.

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    1. Thanks Robbie. It’s an odd mix, but I like them.

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  5. […] holidays. I hope you like to look back at my Tales of a Distant Farm. In keeping with my European Thursday Doors theme, I am including another door from Italy with a surprise behind that […]

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  6. Trinity Church is gorgeous!

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    1. The classic New England Congregational Church. I always like finding them.

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  7. I do like the scrap metal brick like looking building. I am intrigued by the unable to see the rest of “First Parish Waltham. This is one of the sad stories that I have often shared here” What happened?
    I have also done something a bit different this week :)

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    1. Ah yes, the WordPress caption truncation. To see the full caption, you have to find the little letter ‘i’ in a circle and click on that. Then the full caption repeats itself below. I’ve copied and pasted it below. A lot of churches succumbed to fire in the last part of the 19th century. Perhaps as they were adding heat to the buildings. I don’t know the history of this one, but that is frequently listed as the cause of the fire.

      “First Parish Waltham. This is one of the sad stories that I have often shared here. This parish dates back to 1696, but this building was built in 1933 after the previous church (built in 1767) was destroyed by fire. Today, this is a Unitarian meetinghouse today.”

      I like what you did today!

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      1. Thanks Dan. I took a guess that it was fire that ended the churches days.

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  10. What a lovely library building. I also love the last photo of the Church, that lamp is gorgeous.
    Here is mine:

    Thursday Doors – Inveresk

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    1. That is a remarkable library. I think I would visit that more often than I visit the one in our town. There were many churches to choose from today. The stone one is unique in the mix.

      I enjoyed seeing your photos.

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  11. Stunning selection

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  12. […] serves as a community hall. The veranda in front, the paintings on the walls, and the simple white door reminded me of the houses of the Saora people, although the tribes are quite separate culturally. […]

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  13. Rather exciting leftovers I must say. I love these brick buildings for the details in their bricklaying. Also, the fretwork over the entrance to the Episcopal church caught my eye. Very nice work.

    More huts this week: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2023/03/16/mondrian-in-a-forest/

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    1. The brick masons in the last part of the 19th century put a lot of effort into making the buildings stand out. I love it when one of those old industrial buildings finds new life and is preserved.

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  14. Some nice doors and l like the goldstein picture. My Doors for this week can be found here redstuffdan.com

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  15. Some nice doors and l like the goldstein picture. My Doors for this week can be found here https://redstuffdan.com/Thursday Doors 160323

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    1. The scrap metal building was one of the favorites from this trip. I took it from Worcester Union Station (It’s across the street) and I’ve been waiting to include it.

      Interesting doors (and a sad story) from you today.

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  16. Some very classy leftovers if I might say. It is the architecture that always stands out in your posts, and this week it is the churches (and the scrap metal warehouse) that grab my attention.

    A return to Pula in Croatia from me this week: https://scooj.org/2023/03/16/thursday-doors-16-march-2023/

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    1. I was surprised by the number of churches. It wasn’t until I sorted through that I realized Trinity Church wasn’t just a different view of First Parish. Driving around trying to find my way back toward my destination was a bit of a challenge. I had to pull over several times to snag some photos.

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  17. All those wonderful oversized windows! Of course I especially like the arched ones. This is just what a New England town looks like in my mind. (K)

    355 Riverside Drive (Thursday Doors)

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  18. Great photos! I like the first building (Goldstein Scrap Metal) it looks well-used over the years and still standing. I like the cracking paint and rugged stone facade. And, you must have been at quite the vantage point to obtain that high-angle view! Great capture.
    I also like the Trinity Church — a majestic edifice.
    And last but not least: Bravo to your capture of the Parish house of First Parish Waltham through the branches of the trees thereby producing a lovely lacey effect to the image! Wowza.
    I thoroughly enjoy viewing your photos as always. Thank you Dan.

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    1. Thanks Suzette. The Scrap Metal building is across from Worcester Union Station (where this tour began). I took the photo from the second floor of the train station. I’ve been waiting for a chance to include it, but I wanted it to stand out in the gallery.

      The churches in Waltham were hard to photograph. I was on my way to meet a friend for breakfast, so most of the photos were from a traffic light or a space on the side of the road. I wish I had had the time to park and walk around for a while.

      I enjoyed your tour today and your poetry!

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      1. Thank you Dan. A pleasure always. Cheers.

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  19. Nice set dan. Church doors are some of the best.
    My door is https://port4u.net/2023/03/16/stuyvesant-polyclinic/ in New York City.

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    1. Church doors are always good finds.

      You have some wonderful photos today.

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  20. […] For Thursday Doors hoisted by Dan Antion (his doors today Newton Waltham leftovers). […]

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  21. Quite a collection today, Dan, from your camera and those of your readers!

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    1. Thanks GP. I think this might be one of the best weeks for contributions.

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      1. I do believe you’re right!

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  22. Good morning, scrap metal building gets my attention… want inside.. here is my post for this week.. https://dymoonblog.com/2023/03/16/thursday-doors-76/

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    1. That building is getting a lot of attention. I, too, wish I could go inside.

      You have great doors and a wonderful message today.

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    Beautiful library. The entrance is fabulous! Also love the Christ Church Episcopal. Wonderful stonework, especially the tower! The Unitarian Meeting House is an imposing structure and the bell tower and entrance really grab your attention. Last but not least, the scrap metal building…sadly neglected but still proudly standing! I’d love to see that building repurposed. It has spunk!

    Ginger

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    1. Thanks Ginger. The scrap metal building is across from Worcester Union Station. That’s where I took the picture from. I’ve been waiting to give it a chance to shine. I really like the building. Churches are always a good choice for great doors, and I love the details in the brick buildings. I’m glad you agree!

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  24. One of the many reasons I loved living in Connecticut and traveling to nearby States was the historical sites. Your door posts consistently amaze me for the same reason. Thank you for bringing the past to the present. Beautiful collection, Dan. 😊

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    1. Thanks Gwen. I’m glad to bring these out of the shadows. I a, also happy to find so many of these gems being maintained or put to new use. They represent an amazing period in our history.

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  25. Thanks for another fine tour of Massachusetts. I love all these doors.

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    1. I’m glad, John. There are so many pockets of history tucked away in Massachusetts.

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      1. Yes there is. I wonder if the Waltham watch is still made there.

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        1. They are still made, and Wikipedia says the company’s headquarters is in Waltham, MA. The original building has been preserved, and is part of a historic district. The watches were being made in Switzerland, and Japan. The company was in and out of bankruptcy, at least once. I need to revisit this town. I have some friends nearby, and there’s a great little restaurant (which will be in next week’s last batch of doors from this trip).

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          1. Thanks for the information.

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  26. That scrap metal building is a beauty. Churches are so pretty to photograph–and you have such pretty ones here. Great leftovers!

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    1. The scrap metal building is certainly a crowd pleaser, Lois. I’m glad so many people like it. It was one of the first pictures I took on this trip. It’s across from Worcester Union Station.

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  27. Trinity Church is a classic, isn’t it? Lovely doors as always. You know Dan, because of your dedication to this feature I always know when it is Thursday. No need for a calendar, I just look for your door posts.

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    1. Ha! Thanks Ally. I love telling time by blog posts. For me, this post begins when I’m preparing my post for Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday. Who needs a calendar?

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  28. So many wonderful buildings with features that make me happydance! I think I’m kinda all about that Christ Church Episcopal. My doors this week are gathered from old folders. https://marianallen.com/2023/03/thursday-doors-past-present/#EasternKentuckyUniversity#CatSlideRoof

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    1. I’ve never heard the term “cat slide roof” but it makes me giggle just thinking about it.

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      1. It does sound funny, doesn’t it? I laughed the first time I read it, too.

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  29. The leftovers are each unique in their own ways!

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    1. I love finding buildings like these when in search of other structures.

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  30. […] wanted to include a link to Dan’s No Facilities here for more Thursday Doors entries. We don’t even have to try, it’s always a good […]

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  31. Saving the old is such a win-win.

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    1. It really is. They don’t build like this any longer.

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  32. You chose some awesome photos to share, Dan! I love that they are preserving the old church.

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    1. Thanks Jan. I am always happy when I see a project like that. That building has such unique features. They will never build something like that again.

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  33. Dan, I really like the Christ Church Episcopal with that stone/rock exterior. Looks like a lovely place to worship at.

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    1. I love stone buildings. I agree, I think that would be a great church to attend.

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  34. […] When I was in Budapest in 2019, I took a few random pictures of doors. I particularly like the ornate gate featuring the birds. You can join in Thursday Doors here: https://nofacilities.com/2023/03/16/newton-waltham-leftovers/ […]

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  35. You always find the finest old buildings, Dan.

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    1. Thanks Cheryl. These seemed to be all around. I need to go back and visit these two towns again.

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    1. Thanks Robbie. I enjoyed your post and your poem very much.

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  36. […] For Thursday Doors challenge hosted by Dan at No Facilities […]

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  37. A fine selection of buildings. Your unknown church kept me busy but alas, I couldn’t find it this time, not even with my magic tool. I really like it though.

    I had to title my post Thursday not really Doors, but I wanted to show you my walk from the station home. It took me an hour. I don’t often walk as much and I liked it a lot. There were some gates and… holes. https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2023/03/16/thursday-not-really-doors-16-3-23-capalbio-scalo/#Tuscany#Capalbio#spring

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    1. I did try finding that church. I think I will have to revisit these towns sometime this summer.

      I enjoyed walking home with you.

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  38. It is so nice to sit back and stroll through your photographs. I would love to have had the time, the skill and/or the money to renovate an old church or warehouse. Which is why my favourite TV channel is HGTV. Lovely doors, lovely buildings.

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    1. It would be wonderful to live in such a place, Pam. I don’t think I have the energy (I certainly can’t afford) to renovate a building like that, but a boy can dream.

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  39. Oh, the white parish complex is gorgeous, and the library is housed in a wonderful building. The last church with the stone, and green paint looks lovely! Great leftovers, Dan!

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    1. Thanks Deborah. I like that library a lot. I think I could spend hours there. The stone church is a wonderful building.

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  40. Some amazing churches Dan! I love a good church and they always have fantastic doors. Here is my post for the week https://wrookieschu.com/2023/03/16/doors-of-wordpress-v40-☘%EF%B8%8F/

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    1. Whenever I see those steeples, Wayne, I know there are going to be great doors.

      Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I enjoyed your green doors.

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      1. 100%. I can’t imagine any of them having a bad door.

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  41. A goodly selection of doors! I’m partial to church doors.

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    1. I was surprised to find so many churches in close proximity, but I liked those doors.

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  42. The Scrap Metal and Rigging building looks like a gem waiting to be revitalized into something new and old but gorgeous. I’m seriously behind today but I’ve gotten a lot done that’s kept me offline, like weeding after our big rain and so forth. The great news is that our taxes are on their overnight way to our tax many, so a big load off of me!!

    Now everyone get ready to do a deep dive into the ocean for today’s doors: https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2023/03/16/thursday-doorsunder-the-sea/#RedondoBeach#streetart#underthatsea#oceancritters.

    janet

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    1. That would be “tax man”, not “tax many.” We hope for “tax few!” :-)

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    2. Sorry about the omission of the link yesterday. The Thursday Doors badge shows on a Doors post or a One-Liner post, but I forgot to set the category yesterday. I enjoyed your doors and the murals.

      The scrap metal building has gotten a lot of attention today. It is still in operation, but perhaps in the future. We had rain and snow this week, but we are a long way away from weeding. I hope you have a nice weekend.

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      1. It’s a lot warmer here so rain + warmth often equals weeds. Hopefully your weather will improve this weekend but it sounded like more storms are headed east. Hopefully that’s wrong.

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        1. Our temperature will be bouncing from mid fifties to mid-20s, but I don’t see any moisture for the next several days.

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    1. Just keeping one of the best traditions Norm instituted when he started this challenge, Patricia. I always liked that Thursday Doors stayed open until Saturday. I enjoyed your post. A little bit of everything, but you pulled it all together very well.

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      1. The 300 words needed to be one step closer to getting that green tick on post SEO really bugs me when the post is mainly visual, such as Thursday Doors would be.

        Yes, Norm initiated a good tradition. I want to say a forgiving one as Thursday is one of those days with only 24hrs.

        Have a great weekend.

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        1. And poetry blogs may be short, but extremely powerful.

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  43. Hi Dan – come over here for some St Patrick’s Day clover loving rain! I like the Goldstein one … as too learning about the sad story and the church. Interesting range of buildings – lovely looking library … I always love looking – cheers Hilary

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    1. I’m glad you enjoy looking, Hilary. Fortunately, these buildings have been rebuilt, preserved, maintained and some are being fitted for a new life. Happy St Patrick’s Day!

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  44. What a great tour! Waltham appears to have a hard-working and hard-praying history. I really enjoy seeing these old sturdy buildings, and especially the churches. Such long lives to them! I was very much intrigued by the close-up of the Christ Church Episcopal — everything about it seems to want to tell a story. Founded in 1848, it’s kind of the new kid in town, isn’t it? That library and post office make our sleek modern versions look pretty bland!

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    1. As much as I like our town’s library, I was living here when they built it. Nothing like the old standard in Waltham, that’s for sure. When you see a sign that says 1696 (the year the parish was founded) and look at the magnificent building that stands, you know there was growth, or movement, or a fire. In this case, a combination of growth and fire. Maybe that’s why the episcopal congregation chose stone as a building material. If only these doors could talk.

      I hope you have a nice weekend, Maureen.

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  45. […] Note: I’m leaving comments open here, in case you want to comment on the photos. Please leave comments about the review at Marian’s place. I’ll find you there. And, if you were looking for Thursday Doors, it’s still open and you can find it over here. […]

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  46. I LOVE your Doors posts, Dan. You celebrate old buildings that are a part of history. When I view your photos, even though I have never visited the locations I am filled with a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. Your posts remind me of my past, and the stories that have come through buildings that have been my home, church, school. Many thanks!

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    1. Thanks Rebecca. Don’t you wish these doors could talk?

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      1. Wouldn’t that be amazing!

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  47. I love the steeples and the brick buildings. Great shots! I think my favorites are the photos of the brick church that you took at the traffic light. Well, here’s my post for this week. Thanks, Dan! https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2023/03/18/thursday-doors-orto-botanico-delluniversita-de-catania/

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    1. I was on my way to meet a friend for lunch, Brenda, so I didn’t have time to park for a while.I couldn’t believe how many churches I passed.

      I love the spring colors in your photos!

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  48. […] about this bit of my local history, click here and here. Thank you, Dan, for hosting our weekly Thursday Doors challenge where door lovers from around the globe share old, new, painted, stained, ornate, plain, […]

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