Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time). If you like, you can add our badge to your post.

If you saw my post yesterday, you know that my latest book is now available on Amazon. Of course, I’m excited about this, and I’ve also been very busy. One of the things I prepared to help with this launch was to prepare a video trailer. In the course of assembling that trailer, I reviewed a large number of images. I didn’t use them all, but they all are representative of a scene in the book. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers. It also might appear that there are no doors in some photos – there are, but I played fast and loose with the definition, but as we know, every photo doesn’t have to have a door.

I hope you enjoy these photos. To avoid any spoilers, I’ve only described the location or the historical significance of these photos. I also hope you have time to visit doors posted by some of the other participants. Of course, as always, if you miss any today, you can check back for the recap on Sunday.

Of course, I’d be remiss if I didn’t give you an opportunity to purchase the new book. I’m not going to go all hard core salesman on you. If you are interested, the graphic block I always include has been updated and sits below my gallery, All the links are in there, and all links open in new windows so you won’t lose track of any doors.

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

If you are in a hurry and don’t wish to scroll through the comments, click to Jump to the comment form.

154 responses to “Held Behind Doors”

  1. Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈 on your book Dan ! I hope to add it to my stack soon. I love the series of doors this week. You know I’m completely infatuated with doors of all kinds , old and new, simple and ornate. Thank for for such lovely pictures.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Holly. I have always loved doors, and whenever we’re in Pittsburgh, my brother drives me around to collect more from that city. I’m glad you enjoy them.

      Liked by 2 people

      1. They are esp intriguing from historic cities like Pittsburg.

        Liked by 1 person

  2. […] #ThursdayDoors visit Dan Antion – No Facilities […]

    Like

  3. Congratulations on the new book

    Liked by 3 people

  4. Wonderful selection of doors as always

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Sheree. I’ve been working with these doors all week. It seemed like a good idea to share them.

      Liked by 1 person

  5. HI Dan, congratulations on your new book. The pictures are lovely and Teagan’s post is amazing.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Robbie. Teagan’s post was fabulous. I loved it. It was such a wonderful thing to wake up to.

      Liked by 1 person

  6. An eclectic selection of images this week Dan, but each one full of interest. Some of the architecture is really interesting, especially the offices of the gateway clipper fleet.

    A break from Lincoln this week and a few Bristol street art/graffiti doors from me: https://scooj.org/2023/09/21/thursday-doors-21-september-2023-street-art-doors/#Bristol#StreetArt#Graffiti

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Thanks Steve. It’s mentioned briefly in the third book in the series, that those offices and that refreshment stand are all built on a floating dock. I even managed to get some street are in today’s group, albeit nothing like your collection.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. There is always street art to be found, and always most welcome.

        Liked by 1 person

  7. […] Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors […]

    Like

  8. Congrats on your new book, Dan and an excellent idea for your post. Love the Irish bar and the chemical plant one.
    Here is mine:

    Thursday Doors – Lisbon

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thanks Sofia. The Irish Bar didn’t make it into the trailer, but it’s one of my favorites, and I do imagine the bar in the book looking like this. I’m glad you like the chemical plant. I wasn’t sure anyone would.

      I really liked your door today!

      Liked by 1 person

  9. Congratulations on your new book, Dan. WoW! I’ll have to read 2 and 3 before I can reach book 4I wish I could have gone to it directly. I’ll hop over to see the video now.
    And here’s my link for this week

    Calcutta Diaries 3: Dakshineshwar Mandir, Calcutta Diaries: Ramakrishna Math, in and around new town, Thursday doors, Cee’s Photo challenge,

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thanks Smitha. If you read Knuckleheads, you know enough about Zach and Billy to understand the backstory. I honestly think this book could be enjoyed without having read books 2 and 3 (although, I thinks it might make you want to read them).

      I loved the tour you took us on today!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Thank you, Dan. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the post.
        Well, in that case, I’ll add this to my TBR and try and get to reading it as soon as I can. It’s commendable how you added another book to the series. Congratulations again.

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Adding to the series wasn’t the original plan, but I like how it worked out,

          Liked by 1 person

  10. It’s fun to see the real-life places in the context of your stories. The Molly Wee is so inviting!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. The Molly Wee, like every Irish pub I’ve ever been in, makes you feel at home as soon as you walk in. I’ve been going there for over 25 years, whenever I’m in New York, and it always feels like I’m welcome. It’s the kind of feeling I wanted for the (new) bar in the book. Patsey’s remains the blue collar bar that is characteristic of the Pittsburgh I knew when growing up.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Those little brown corners of life. The best, Irish or otherwise.

        Liked by 1 person

        1. I’ve had wonderful conversations there, with people I’ll probably never see again, but for one day, we were friends.

          Liked by 1 person

  11. Oh, so the images in this blog post point to your new book! How clever and how intriguing, Dan.
    Congratulations on your new release. Knowing your writing style your new book won’t get dusty either ;)

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thanks Patricia. I thought I could add a little context without giving away too much.

      Liked by 1 person

  12. You know I love your Pittsburgh Doors!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Ruth. I collect more every time we visit.

      Liked by 1 person

  13. Hi Dan. Intriguing post.
    My contribution with a bit of history: https://port4u.net/2023/09/21/lower-manhattan-doors/

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thanks Sherry. You brought us a beautiful collection, and an interesting bit of history I was unaware of.

      Liked by 1 person

  14. Quite the eclectic collection, but my eyes keep returning to the cathedral. :)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It’s hard to escape that commons, Frank. I was privileged to attend all my classes in that glorious building for the year I was in graduate school. There are study carrels along the sides of the second and third floor, that look out onto the Commons. IT was hard to get much work done in those.

      Like

  15. Best of luck with your new book, Dan. And congratulations!
    Here’s my doors today. Not my usual style!

    Cannonball Supercars – #ThursdayDoors

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Gloria!

      I love you r doors today. Great cars, good cause and it looked like pretty good weather.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Wasn’t bad at all… in between the showers! 😃

        Liked by 1 person

  16. You always give us such a variety. I suppose that originality is what makes you such a good writer.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Awww, thanks GP. I’m glad you enjoy the photos, and I appreciate your support.

      Liked by 1 person

  17. There’s a great sense of place in the photos. Of course I love the wall graffiti. And congratulations on your new book! (K)

    Enigma (Thursday Doors)

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thanks Kerfe. I was hoping to give readers a feel for the city which has inspired this series.

      You gave us a mystery today, but a very good one.

      Liked by 1 person

  18. Fast and loose is good. Otherwise there would have to be a clearly marked door knob in every picture. Pubs ahhh ! Happy Thursday !

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks John. I encourage people to include the architecture and/or anything they find interesting about the area. I thought I could take advantage of that position today. Pubs and gardens are two wonderful places to spend an afternoon.

      Liked by 1 person

  19. […] It’s Thursday again and thus time for Thursday Doors, hosted by blogger and author, Dan […]

    Like

  20. Clever way to cross-promote your two projects. Well done. Look who’s into marketing now!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Haha – This is the hardest part of writing for me, Ally. I absolutely hate promotion, but I have to get the word out…right? One more mention on Saturday, and then I’ll go quiet for a while, unless others join in. Thanks!

      Liked by 1 person

  21. Love the video, Dan. Intrigue and drama well presented and the music is .superb for this genre.
    Congratulations on the accomplishment. Writing a series of books is no easy task. Great kudos to you.
    Love all the photos. It is rare for an author to share the photos of the storyline, so these photos are an engaging and special treat…and a fantastic idea.
    Love the blast furnace image…actually looks sci-fi related in my eyes. Thank you

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks so much, Suzette. I’ve share doors from Pittsburgh every time we visit, but this time, my brother was driving me around and we past a lot of places that are in the book. I didn’t want to give spoilers away, but I thought a glimpse of the setting would be fun. I’m glad you enjoyed it and the video. A note about the music – oh my goodness, I listened to soooo many clips. I’m very happy to hear that you liked it.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Than you Dan for a great share! I enjoyed the multi media intro to your book….a totally cool and fresh way to introduce a book/series.

        Liked by 1 person

  22. Congratulations, Dan. Not only did you finish that first novel — now you’ve done four! That’s huge. I watched the trailer last night and enjoyed it a lot too.
    The gallery is a lot of fun. It’s great to see the Clipper again, and that furnace was an unexpected fun touch.
    Here’s my Doors post for this week:

    #ThursdayDoors to Secrets Held Against Evil #NewBook @DAntion


    I hope everyone will visit. Hugs.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. I hope everyone visits, too, Teagan. Your post warmed my heart. The Clipper is a Pittsburgh standard. Somehow, I think it will make its way into all my stories. Thanks again!

      Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks, Anita. I’m glad you enjoyed them.

      Liked by 1 person

  23. Congrats Dan…
    Here’s my door..

    THURSDAY DOORS

    Like

  24. Great selections for the gallery today. Doors, windows, sparkling glasses hanging in the bar, the Cathedral, the Clinton Furnace, love them all. The open door to the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company looks like it invites you in to a world of deliciousness!

    The Refreshments and Snacks building….I bet you never walked into one that you didn’t like!

    Very clever way to promote your books and entertain us at the same time!

    Sent from my iPad

    >

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Ginger. I saved most of these pictures from our last visit. It was fun riding and walking around with my brother and having him divert, turn around, slow down, whatever it took to get a picture. He had read a beta copy of the book, so he was helping to point out which things might be useful.

      I like to support businesses, so I usually check out refreshment stands – that’s my story.

      Penn Mac is a wonderful place to walk around and shop. I could walk out of there with 100 pounds of cheese and various salami products.

      The bar on the bat is part of the trailer, but it was a challenge. I had to remove the female bartender and replace her with a male bartender whose photo I could use. I like the way it turned out, but it’s made for the trailer.

      I hope you have a great slide into the weekend.

      Like

  25. What a plethora of various door today, Dan. I’m on my iPad and can’t find any captions at all. 😬. Very frustrating! I think the first one is in the train station and I like that and also enjoyed the fire engine and bar shots (bar photos, not drinking shots!). 😂 The warning on the back of the engine reminds me of the ones on trucks that warn you to stay back a certain distance. If you took that literally, you’d never be able to pass. 😁. Anyway, thanks for hosting and here’s my link: https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2023/09/21/thursday-doors-just-next-door/#granddoors#California

    janet

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I wish WordPress would fix their photo galleries so that captions would be available regardless of which gallery option you choose, or what device it’s being viewed on. The first image in inside the Commons of the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh. The fire engine is our local department’s vehicle, I removed the name for the trailer. The bar scene is inside the Molly Wee (NYC) and the other bar is on the Gateway Clipper, although I replaced the bartender with a male and a free-to-use photo.

      Your doors today are amazing. It’s hard to imaging those being the door to my house.

      Liked by 1 person

  26. […] from this stylistic element, I noticed the use of fired bricks and tin, woodwork on doors and windows, and the traditional arches over them. Interestingly, dormer windows on the highest […]

    Like

  27. Congratulations. Another authorial milestone!

    Interesting doors today, especially with the wider interpretation.

    My entry here: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2023/09/21/the-mosques-of-ganderbal/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks! And thanks for the interesting post and delightful photos.

      Liked by 1 person

  28. Always fun visiting Pittsburgh. Thanks for the photos

    Liked by 1 person

    1. My pleasure, John. I still love that city.

      Liked by 1 person

  29. Dan–the video is wonderful! The music alone gets your attention. Congratulations to you–four books. Whew!
    The PA Macaroni Co and I would be on a first name basis–what a shop! Every time I see ‘capicola’ I have to smile and think of how we always pronounced it (from my dad’s side–the Italian side of the family)–‘Ka-ba-ghoul.’

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I’m laughing, Lois. I remember people that pronounced it like that. Penn Mac is a wonderful store (and you can order online). It’s hard to go in there and come out empty handed.

      Liked by 1 person

  30. Great job on the trailer – wow! I’m impressed.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I’m glad you like it Jan. It was fun putting it together (but choosing the music took forever).

      Like

  31. Congratulations on the new release, Dan! I wish you much success with it. The trailer is great!

    Liked by 2 people

  32. The international cheese shop looks amazing!!! Congratulations on another book Dan, you certainly are a busy man! I really must take a look. Here are my doors this week https://wrookieschu.com/2023/09/21/doors-of-wordpress-v64/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Wayne!Retirement is a wonderful thing. You would be hard pressed to come out of Penn Mac empty handed.

      Thanks for another challenge to pick a favorite.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. I can just imagine, I would be there for hours just taking it all in.

        Liked by 1 person

  33. […] you be interested in visiting other door lovers from around the globe, visit Dan Antion who hosts Thursday Doors where we post our unique finds of the week. Until next […]

    Like

  34. Ahhh, lovely pictures, Dan. Station Square brings back memories of yummy foods and shopping. Congratulations, once more, on your recent publication. Hope you have a good Thursday!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Denise. When we go to a baseball or football game, we park at Station Square and take the Gateway Clipper Shuttle over. Covid hit it pretty hard. I hope it can bounce back.

      Your photos are beautiful.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Really? Is the Grand Concourse still up and running?

        Liked by 1 person

  35. […] you enjoyed this ‘blast’ *pun intended, from the past. Please take a peek at Dan’s No Facilities for more wonderful doors from around the […]

    Like

  36. Congratulations Dan on the new publication! It’s such a big deal to come so far in your writing journey. I’d happily toast to your future success in one of those pubs :)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks. It has been an interesting journey.

      You shared a very interesting it of doors history today – thanks.

      Liked by 1 person

    1. Thank you, and thanks for adding your doors and poetry.

      Like

  37. All the best for the launch of your latest book! (I just love the name “Cathedral of Learning.”)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Liz. I spent a year in classes in the Cathedral of Learning. The upper (classroom) floors are pretty bland, but it was an amazing feeling to walk through that grand Commons every day.

      Liked by 1 person

  38. Another fabulous selection of doors Dan. I hope to get out for a few door finds this weekend as my stocks are running low 😁 Congrats on the book 👍😀

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Brian. I have to get out and capture more doors as well. I think I’m good for one more week.

      I loved the door you shared today.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Thanks Dan. Yes it is an ongoing exercise for sure :)

        Liked by 1 person

  39. Congratulations on your FOURTH book (amazing!). I’m looking forward to reading it.

    Hubs and I took a little road trip last week and managed to find a few doors to add to the collection.

    Stepping Out In Santa Barbara

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Janis. I hope you enjoy the book.

      I loved your post!

      Liked by 1 person

  40. […] The Thursday Doors is a weekly challenge at Dan Antion’s site No Facility for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post and then share a link to your post in the comments in Dan’s post. […]

    Like

  41. Wonderful, Dan! A huge congratulations to you again on completing your series. I’m a visual person. I’m collecting images to help me write the next book. I liked all the photos you included in today’s post. Here’s mine.

    Thursday Doors – Seville 1

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Miriam. I tend to be a visual person, too. Having the images in my mind about the settings (or a place similar to the setting) makes it much easier for me two develop a scene. Since I took many of these pictures during my recent trip to Pittsburgh, I thought I’d share them with readers.

      I love the photos in your post today. You captured the amazing beauty of that square, very well.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Thank you, Dan. I imagine your photo folder must be huge, Dan. Mine has sub-folders and sub- sub-folders.

        Like

  42. […] If you want to see more doors, go visit No Facilities. […]

    Like

  43. Hi Dan – congratulations on the new book … I’m more in a place to be able to read – so expect to get the series shortly. Those pics are really interesting … I particularly like the Clinton Furnace one … cheers Hilary

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Hilary. It’s funny that you like that image. It was almost a huge typo. It is mentioned in a scene in the book, but I thought it was a called something else, but in this image, you can see the plaque. It wasn’t hard to change, but it came at the last minute. I hope you enjoy the series,

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Hi Dan. – it looks like a steampunk monster coming to life … well it could! Cheers Hilary

        Like

  44. Congratulations on the new book!

    Liked by 1 person

      1. You’re welcome, Dan.

        Liked by 1 person

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

    Like

  46. Station Square looks far more fun than our shopping centres. That furnace is huge! I like both bar shots, and am happy to see some street art included.

    Congratulations on the new book! I was a little under the fever and am only slowly coming back. My post is about where I caught it. https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2023/09/22/thursday-doors-21-9-23-borgo-carige/#BorgoCarige#church#cinema#Oppenheimer

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Manja. Station Square was hit hard by Covid, and the lack of people working in the city, but It seems to still be hanging on. We try to visit every time we’re in town.

      Sorry about the flu – glad you’re on the mend – great photos!

      Liked by 1 person

  47. A great collection of doors and interesting buildings!
    This is mine:
    https://wanderlustig2019.wordpress.com/2023/09/22/ammersee-doors/

    Like

  48. My copy of the new book arrived, and I began reading it immediately! My doors this week are a love song to libraries: https://marianallen.com/2023/09/thursday-doors-i-love-libraries/#libraries#ImWithTheBanned

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Yay – yay – and yay!

      I love libraries, too!

      Liked by 1 person

  49. I have a lovely gate this week rather than a proper door. Congratulations on the book release.
    https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com/2023/09/friday-catch-up-22-09-2023.html

    Like

  50. Congratulations on your new book, Dan. Very interesting collection of photos! My favourite in the Commons of the Cathedral of Learning.

    Here’s my post for this week. https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2023/09/22/thursday-doors-plaza-de-armas-seville-spain/

    Happy weekend!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Brenda. I was lucky to have studied for a year in the Cathedral of Learning. There are study carrels along the walls of the second and third floor of the Commons. It’s hard to focus on school work when you can look down at that view.

      You have some beautiful photos today!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. What a wonderful place to study, but I’m with you, I don’t know how much I would get accomplished with such a view. :) Thanks, Dan!

        Liked by 1 person

  51. […] Dan, you introduced us to Rascal Todd on Wednesday. On Thursday, you showed us some images from Pittsburgh. Can we assume that we’ve seen the last of this […]

    Like

  52. I love this collection of captures!! Well done and my best to you on your new book!!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Kirt. I’m trying to find interesting ways of promoting the book without beating people over the head with it.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Love it!! You are succeeding!!

        Liked by 1 person

  53. […] Thursday Doors, hosted by blogger and author, Dan Antion. […]

    Like

  54. […] Thursday Doors, hosted by blogger and author, Dan Antion. […]

    Like

  55. […] is my Fourth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique […]

    Like

  56. […] is my Fifth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique […]

    Like

  57. […] is my Sixth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique […]

    Like

  58. […] is my Seventh installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles. This is the final one from […]

    Like

  59. […] is my Eighth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles. For the past seven weeks […]

    Like

  60. […] is my Ninth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles. For the past seven weeks […]

    Like

  61. […] is my Tenth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles. For the past seven weeks […]

    Like

  62. […] is my Eleventh installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique […]

    Like

  63. […] is my Twelfth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique […]

    Like

  64. […] is my Thirteenth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique […]

    Like

  65. […] is my Fourteenth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique […]

    Like

  66. […] is my Fifteenth & Final installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique […]

    Like

Add your thoughts or join the discussion. One relevant link is OK, more require moderation.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Trending