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I really should have looked at the folder of photos I took in Iowa before calling last week’s post “Leftovers.” It seems I still have enough doors remaining to serve up at least one more helping, maybe two — you know, if I treat these like I do leftover meatloaf.

In any case, I hope you enjoy the photos in the gallery. I also hope you pop over to visit some of the other participants. Doors from around the world, and every week there are some amazing ones to look at. Also, as a reminder, some very good doors often arrive on Friday and Saturday. So, if you don’t check back here, be sure to check out the Sunday Recap. You won’t have to dig around the comments; the doors are in an easy to use table, roughly in the order they were posted.

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97 responses to “Still More from Iowa”

  1. […] We had this walk on the 1st of April 2024. First stop was the Beach Boxes in Brighton which is a popular free destination whenever somebody from overseas comes along. Jack, Pilar and I walked from one end to the other, taking in the vibrant and varied designs of the houses and its doors. […]

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  2. Love the first one with its soft yellow colour and also the one with the double porch.
    Here is mine : https://wanderingteresa.com/public-art-walk/

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    1. I’m glad you liked these, Teresa. Just random doors while driving around.

      Your post was a great way to start the day!

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      1. Thanks so much Dan, lovely to see places that I may never be able to visit personally.

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  3. Lovely houses Dan that looks like a very affluent area ! 💜

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    1. I remember my brother saying the some of the houses were where professors lived. The rest were just random drive-by photos. Sometimes, I love being a passenger.

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      1. Thats what brothers are for 💜💜💜

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  4. More very interesting US houses Dan. I love a turret as well. I had to shelve mine as it would have been too costly to build with added structure elements. Plus being an inexperienced owner builder, I would have needed a lot of assistance from tradies.
    I did another drive by photo for this week

    On the road (the old house)

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    1. I’d love a turret, but it would not go with the style of our house, and you’re right, building is would be a lot of work.

      Great (sad) photos today, Brian.

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  5. I love the ones with wonderful trees around and I really have to look to see the house :)

    Here is mine:

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    1. These were taken while my brother was driving, so I got the best shot I could get. Some are buried in the trees, which is a look I like.

      You’re sharing a wonderful door today,

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  6. Another very fine collection of leftovers, and I just can’t get enough of that architecture. Interesting to see some mock Tudor beams on a couple of the buildings. I rather like that house with the porch.

    My post features a work trip to Birmingham in November last year, which yielded some interesting doors: http://scooj.org/2024/08/22/thursday-doors-22-august-2024-birmingham/#UK#Birmingham#Chambers

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    1. I like seeing those “beams” – you find those houses everywhere, but usually isolated in the neighborhood. These are from no particular place, just driving around.

      You captured some great doors on your walk.

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  7. The Tudor and the one near the gardens catch my attention the most. Interesting is how the styles mark the difference of regions and eras.

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    1. These were somewhat random doors collected while being driven around. It was interesting to see the different styles and the different treatments of similar styles. I’m glad you liked the photos.

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  8. […] For more doors, please visit Dan’s No Facilities site for the Thursday doors! feature https://nofacilities.com/2024/08/22/still-more-from-iowa/ […]

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  9. Loved the cat photo atop your post, Dan! And the house photos, too; those dwellings have lots of character.

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    1. The cat is either Sundance or his long since departed brother, Butch – hosts when I visit my brother in Iowa. I’m glad you like the random sample of houses from Ames, Iowa, Dave.

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  10. I am familiar with many of the style of homes in today’s post. love the guitar at the bottom of the staircase, gave me pause, why it was there? and I liked the house with the sloping roof over the entrance, there were several houses like that in a small community near one of the colleges .. very trendy at one time. Good morning everyone! this is my post for today. https://dymoonblog.com/2024/08/22/quinta-feira-5/

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    1. I’m not sure why the guitar is there, but it adds an interesting element to the view. Many of these houses are styles that can be found in every city. It’s the landscaping and decorations that make them unique. I like seeing that.

      I enjoyed your post.

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  11. All the houses were beautiful, but I do prefer the ones with a porch.

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    1. We seem to find one of those in almost every large neighborhood. I do like them.

      You found an interesting house this time.

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  12. Gorgeous houses, and they’re quite big too. I would need a housekeeper if I lived in a house that big, or we’d all be living in a mess! I quite like the Tudor-style one and the one with the turret.

    Here’s my door post from a recent trip to London.

    London, Baby – #ThursdayDoors | Gloria McBreen

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    1. Ames is a college town, and I think some of these houses have been divided into apartments. I can’t say for sure, but I know it’s the case in the ones closer to campus. Still, at one time, yeah, you would have needed some help maintaining them.

      Thanks for sharing doors from one of my favorite cities.

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  13. Having grown up in the Midwest, seeing these houses reminds me of those of my youth. One thing is certain. Those places are built for the four-season weather conditions of Iowa. Super photos, Dan

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    1. They are sturdy homes, John. We had one bad storm while I was out there, including a tornado watch for about five hours. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to that.

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      1. When I lived in Illinois strong storms and tornado warnings were a part of every summer.

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  14. These are great Dan. Doors, stone wall, beautiful wood trim, a fantastic turret, porches and a spiral staircase. What’s not to like?

    The Tudor is a beauty, but I really love the house in the third from the last photo. That entrance and door are knockouts.

    I must say, I much prefer your “drive by” shootings over the ones we hear about in NYC! :<}

    Ginger 🦋

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    1. I’m glad you like these drive-by doors, Ginger. It’s fun being a passenger with my brother. He’ll frequently turn away from our course to show me something interesting, or a street we haven’t explored before.

      I also like the entrance you like. IT would be good to come home to.

      I hope you have a great rest of the week.

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  15. More time for great photo opertunities

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    1. My brother is always willing to explore a new street when I have my camera.

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  16. […] You can see more doors on No Facilities. […]

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  17. So many great Midwestern homes.

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    1. I’m glad you like these.

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  18. I could happily eat peach cobbler in any of those homes! I’d prefer it on a porch, but I wouldn’t object to eating it in the kitchen. They all look as though they’d be very homey on the inside. I love the little red house with the storybook look. And, as I’ve said before, I love leftovers!

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    1. I guess we need some leftover peach cobbler. I do like the porches, especially the ones sitting in the shade of a big tree.

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  19. These are all beautiful homes, Dan. I could very happily live in any of them.

    We have a few houses down here that have that ‘desert setting’ front yard. Especially in the Florida sun, they look ridiculously hot. One has a giant cactus in the middle of the yard. Nothing says, “Welcome” like walking around a prickly cactus to get to the front door. 🤨

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    1. I’d much rather come home to something green and flexible. Of course these houses spend a good portion of the year covered in snow.

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  20. I’ve like Tudor style housing, and turrets. You did serve up some great leftovers, and I’ll take that 3rd helping when you serve them up. 😊

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    1. I’m glad you liked these, Deborah. I think the final course will be barns and farms.

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      1. I’ll look forward to seeing the barns and farms.
        Here’s the link to my door entry today.

        Thursday Doors-Guest Doors

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        1. Wonderful doors from my own home state!

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          1. I’m glad you liked them, Dan! Thank you!

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  21. I think I could live in any of those houses…

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    1. They are beautiful, aren’t they.

      It’s good to see you. I hope that means you’re feeling better.

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  22. Hi Dan, these are very attractive houses.

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    1. I’m glad you like them, Robbie.

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  23. Dan I love the cute cat looking out the window in your feature photo!

    I could not pick a favorite from your excellent photogallery offerings. I love the staircase shot from that other angle too! The double porch is a stunning house. Love the medieval updated version house it says phi kappa theta (I think).

    Love, love the house with turret. And the sky in the photo is awesome…feels like a great house/photo to tell a magical story or somesuch mystical goings on…

    A delight to enjoy your photos always Dan. Thank you!

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    1. Thanks Suzette. A lot of the houses have been divided into apartments and fraternity/sorority houses. Such is the fate of grand old houses in college towns.

      The cat is my brother’s buddy.

      As usual, you had some great images and information today.

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      1. Oh yes, those grand houses repurposed into student housing…its actually nice to see them in use still today.
        Thank you, Dan, for your support.

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  24. I like that asymmetric entrance and door….

    my door is here

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    1. I like entrances like that one.

      You have a very cool post!

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  25. As I look at each of these houses, I can only think that inside each one is a story. :) Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Ames is a college town, Jan. Some of the houses are apartments, fraternity and sorority houses, so lot’s of stories to imagine.

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  26. […] This post is part of the weekly challenge Thursday Doors hosted by Dan Antion over at https://nofacilities.com/2024/08/22/still-more-from-iowa/ […]

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    1. Thanks. Your photos are wonderful, as are your words.

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  27. I’m all for these leftovers, Dan. Sundance is looking handsome and happy. I wonder if he ever tries to make a pounce for those chimes.

    There are some lovely shady, cool-looking settings, although I realize it was hot there. I can’t resist a house with a turret, but for the overall, my favorite is the dark blue house with the red car at the edge of the photo where you said you like the porch. Have a thriving Thursday. Hugs.

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    1. I’m glad you like the leftovers, Teagan. The scratching post Sundance is resting on is tied to the windowsill because he thrashes so much. He’s a pretty big boy. It’s hard to pick a favorite today. I’d take any of them. The one you like is certainly up there.

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  28. Wow, what wonderful doors and architecture from Iowa! Another winner, Dan.

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    1. Thanks Monika. I’m glad I checked the folder again.

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  30. What could be better than turrets and porches? As a child, those were the components of the house of my dreams. Perhaps in my next life…(K)

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    1. A nice big house in the middle of Iowa, or an elegant 4-story home in the city? I guess that’s the question today between our two posts. Some of these houses have been turned into apartments, too. Some are fraternity/sorority houses. Divide and conquer or enjoy all the space. Another question I don’t have to answer.

      I hope you have a nice weekend, Kerfe.

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      1. Thanks Dan. There are brownstone fraternity houses up by Columbia as well (I know–I lived in an apartment behind one of them for about a year).

        A big house is a nice idea when you’re a child. But even keeping an apartment somewhat clean is daunting to me now. Still, a few more closets, or bigger ones anyway, would be appreciated. And a terrace…or a turret…could be part of an apartment (though not one I could afford).

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        1. We never did the big house upgrade. Now that I can still easily mow the lawn and clear the driveway, I’m glad.

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  31. I do like that slanted entrance with a rounded door.

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    1. Me, too, Jennie. I see those around here, but not very often.

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  32. They are really good leftovers, very attractive houses.

    LinsArt: Friday Catch Up – 23rd August 2024 (linsartyblobs.blogspot.com)

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    1. Your post made me smile, from beginning to end!

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  33. Wow, what beautiful homes among the trees and greenery. It appears a peaceful place, Dan. I especially like the last house in the gallery, the blue one on the hill! Well, here’s my contribution for this week. https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2024/08/24/thursday-doors-from-rome-to-reggio/
    Happy weekend!!

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    1. Thanks Brenda. I’m glad you enjoyed these. Thanks, too for taking us along with you today.

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  34. As I always say – it is best to be on the passenger side for a photography enthusiast 😀. My entry here:

    A Colorful Cathedral

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    1. My brother is the most accommodating driver. If I see something I missed, he’s happy to turn around. If we see something interesting in the distance, he’ll go out of our way to find it.

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      1. That’s indeed very nice of your brother!

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  35. […] midway location to other spots in Missouri. Just sayin. And a great gathering place for Doors is Dan’s No Facilities of course! Please take a […]

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  36. My grandmother, Inez, has a scrapbook of photos from a trip to Ames. Funny how a vacation back then was such a close city away. Hers being Winterset. lol Enjoyed seeing the sites from your trip.

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    1. I feel better now that I know it’s been a vacation spot for a long time ;-)

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  37. Great collection of doors from Ames!! Love it! It’s been many many years since I have been to Ames! Great architectural collection!!

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    1. Thanks Kirt. Some of these houses were probably there when you were.

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  38. I love the turret image and t porch one you liked. So many windows!

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    1. I know it’s Thursday “Doors” but I do love the windows.

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      1. I know the door may be the heart of a house but the windows reveal its soul.

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  39. I’ve always liked the same style of entrance and door that you noted.

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