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In early August, my brother and I met in Pittsburgh for a week. Believe it or not, I still haven’t organized my photos for what will certainly be more than one week of Thursday Doors. For today, I’m sharing some doors from the road to Pittsburgh, and the first night and next day. If you’ve been around here for a while, these might be familiar. We tend to do the same things each time we visit. For this week, I’ll let the captions explain.

I hope you enjoy this quick introduction my favorite city. I also hope you’ll spend a few minutes visiting the doors and stories offered by the other participants. This challenge literally brings doors from around the world for us to view.

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123 responses to “Welcome to Pittsburgh”

  1. Love the men and ladies room doors😂 And the tiki boats☺️

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    1. I am always nervous taking pictures of restroom doors, but sometimes, the markers are so cool I take a chance. I do want to try the tiki boats. They look like a lot of fun.

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    2. I like those boats too. I can totally see myself in a floating bar!

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      1. I’m not so sure I’d like that cable car ride but I’ll share the well done part of the prime rib😂

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        1. We both took them up on that special.

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      2. Ha! That would be a great way to spend a day.

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  2. […] Doors were in abundance too. Was surprised to see this upstairs doors without any steps attached to it. How do you think it is being used? […]

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  3. Thanks for introducing me to this city. Hope you can organise your photos soon. Here are some doors https://wanderingteresa.com/a-stroll-on-fathers-day/

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed this, Teresa. I will have these batched by adventure soon.

      Your photos today are wonderful. If anyone is reading this comment, GO SEE her doors!

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      1. Thanks so much for your kind words, Dan!

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  4. Oh, boy! I don’t think I’ve ever left a comment here…

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    1. I’m sorry that this one came as anonymous – that happens sometimes with WordPress. You’re more than welcome to try again.

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  5. I always enjoy seeing bits of your side of the world, Dan. Sometimes they evoke song lyrics. “Kathy”, I said as we boarded a Greyhound in Pittsburgh
    “Michigan seems like a dream to me now”

    Anyhow, I found a door for this week. https://dancingwithmagpies.wordpress.com/2024/09/05/a-door-in-tasmania/

    I’d love to go there but I’ve left it a bit late.

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    1. That’s one of my favorite S&G songs. It’s funny because I’ve often wanted to visit and get photos of doors from the train/bus station, but parking is a nightmare and it’s never been convenient. Maybe next year.

      Thanks for sharing your door and the photos along with it.

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  6. Some unusual ones there Dan

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    1. I was trying to find ones that didn’t belong to a “set” I’m planning to share. Thanks for stopping by.

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      1. Always a pleasure Dan

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  7. Looks like a fun trip. Love those bathroom doors.

    my door is here

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    1. We did have fun. Those bathroom doors brought a little whimsy into a long drive.

      I liked your door, a lot!

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

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  9. I love the lavatory doors, those stick people look very happy! Would love to see Pittsburgh one day, fingers crossed. Here is my contribution this week https://wrookieschu.com/2024/09/05/doors-of-wordpress-v93/

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  10. Hi Dan, an utterly outstanding selection this week and such variety too. I love the funicular railway and the inside of it. The Tiki boat looks interesting and worth further investigation. Sorry I missed last week’s TD, I was prepping for a trip to Copenhagen, and yep… I gathered tons of doors while I was there.

    This week’s selection is the first of three from Nottingham: http://scooj.org/2024/09/05/thursday-doors-5-september-2024-doors-of-nottingham/#UK#Nottingham

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    1. Thanks Steve. People in Pittsburgh might know what a ‘funicular railway’ is, but you’ll never hear that term used there. They are Inclines. There are two left in operation, but 100 years ago there were 15 in use around the city.

      I meant to add to my comment on your great post that the first door seems to have a reflection ot the photographer – always a good thing.

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      1. There used to be a very famous one in Clifton in Bristol which linked the wealthy Clifton merchants with the spa in Hotwells.

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  11. It looks like a really interesting place. I loved all the river shots.

    Here is mine:

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    1. Thanks Sofia. The rivers are a huge part of that city’s spirit. We stay on an island in the Ohio river most of the times we visit.

      I liked that photo you shared!

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  12. It does look a great city, Dan! Tiki boats, hey? Love the steamboat too.

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    1. We are going to have to try those tiki boats, Jo. It looks like a fun ride, but it might be a charter arrangement only. The river boats are a regular stop for us. I worked on them 50 years ago.

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      1. Ooh, I’d love that, Dan! I could do the waitressing in a little pinny, and try not to spill too much. Picture Julie Walters!

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    1. When the waiter announced that the special that night was prime rib, we looked at each other and agreed. “Two of those, please.”

      Lovely houses in your post today.

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  13. […] Just around the corner was this more modest house, but it was in wonderful shape. The roof terrace was covered over with a slanted shade, a structure that I would see again and again. It made sense in this climate, which is hot and sunny half the year, and rainy most of the rest. The rain had just stopped when I came to it and I liked the reflection of the building in the pooled rainwater in front of it. Notice the little chapel outside the front door! […]

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  14. The caboose is the best! But all the photos seem to speak of a great visit for brothers. It must have been fun!

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    1. We did have a great time. The caboose was while I was still about 7 hours away, but I had to stop. It’s a good thing it was too early for a tour.

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  15. […] Because this is Thursday, you can visit, Dan’s No Facilities site for more doors.https://nofacilities.com/2024/09/05/welcome-to-pittsburgh/ […]

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  16. You got me with the steak… I have been wanting a good steak and putting it off.. maybe time to take myself out for a good steak dinner… Happy Thursday! Here is my post for today. https://nofacilities.com/2024/09/05/welcome-to-pittsburgh/

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    1. In light of your post, I think if you want a good steak dinner, you should take yourself out and have one ;-)

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  17. The tiki boats appear to lack a head . That could be a problem . Great photos .

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    1. Good point, Dan. I forgot you are somewhat of a tiki expert. Thanks.

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  18. I must applaud the efforts for creative restroom signs! The tiki boats look like fun …. gotta love the classic incline! Primanti Brothers on this trip?

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    1. Thanks Frank. Those restrooms were in a McDonald’s., Not normally a place to find artistic whimsy. The tiki boats do look like fun, but they seem to be charters only. They hold up to 6 people but would be expensive for two or three. No Primanti’s. We have so many “regular stops” to visit, we ran out of time. However, the pierogi bowl at PNC Park made up for it. Pierogies, sliced hod dogs, pulled pork and pickles. Pittsburgh at its best :-)

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  19. I like the idea of a Tiki Boat. But I am staying away from that Duquesne Incline!!!

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    1. When I took my wife there, GP, she waited at the top for us to return. I don’t think she’d do the tiki boat either.

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  20. These brought so many fond memories. Thanks for the smiles, Dan.

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed the memories, Staci. I know I repeat some of the photo, but we visit so many of the same places every time we visit. My daughter and I are already thinking about next year’s Lenten fish fries. With Easter being later, We can get there the weekend of the Pirates home opener.

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      1. Repeat the pics all you want. I’m happy to see them.

        No one does a fish fry like Western PA. Don’t forget the pierogis!

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  21. Okay Dan, can you ‘splain why the guy on the restroom door has two different size feet and the gal is totally missing one foot and one arm? Maybe I’M missing something! :+)

    I might, MIGHT, venture out on the Tiki boat, but that incline wears me out just looking at it!

    I don’t eat much beef because it doesn’t like me, but that prime rib is definitely tempting.

    Always fun seeing photos of your vacation with your brother. How fortunate you both are that you have these wonderful memories.

    When my brother was young he couldn’t pronounce Pittsburgh correctly. He pronounced it Pisstburgh! I figured you wouldn’t sleep tonight without knowing that! lol!

    Ginger 🦋

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    1. HA! Thanks for the laugh from your brother, Ginger.

      I can’t explain the characters. Truth be told, I didn’t even notice. I wonder if Lois will notice. I need to pay more attention.

      You and GP can wait at the top of the Incline with my wife. She wouldn’t get on it the one time I tried to take her for a ride. I don’t think she’d go on the tiki boats, either.

      I normally have the Fish Tacos at that restaurant, but the special was prime rib and neith of us could resist. When I was there with Faith in the spring, the special was meatloaf. I couldn’t resist that, either.

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  22. Pleasing Pittsburgh pictures! Including the delightful images on the restroom doors.

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    1. Thanks Dave. Those doors were at a McDonald;s no less.

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      1. Wow! THAT is unexpected!

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  23. I like those tiki boats!

    I had to look up the Incline–I’m not sure I’d be taking a ride up (or down) but it’s an interesting transportation mode. (K)

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    1. You can wait at the top with my wife, GP and Ginger. None of them will ride the incline. This is the view from the top, so it won’t be a bad wait. At one time, about 100 years ago, there were 15 inclines around the city. Two remain operational and they are busy.

      I enjoyed your post today. A little of everything in there.

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      1. Wow! that’s a great view. I’m sure it’s the quickest way up. (or down)

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  24. Hi Dan – good ‘loo’ signs … amused me … while the incline looks an interesting journey up or down I guess … fun pics … cheers Hilary

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    1. Thanks Hilary. I worry about taking photos aimed at the restrooms, but I had to capture these.

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  25. Hi Dan, an excellent gallery presentation! I love the Duquesne Incline…Wow. great photo!

    The water and boats are always a favorite including the beauty “The Duchess” all fabulous. I enjoyed the railcar caboose (I am a huge trains fan). I like the frost pane effect on some of the photos. Great collection. And your dinner looked delicious!

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    1. Thanks Suzette. The prime rib was the day we arrived. Very good after a long drive (for me) and a longer one for my brother.

      Despite the misgivings of GP, Ginger, Kerfe and my wife, the Incline is an amazing ride, and has been in operation since 1877.

      I enjoyed your post/poem today!

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      1. You are welcome Dan. Thank you for your work and support of ThursdayDoors.
        Good food is always a blessing.

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  26. Hi Dan, a great gallery of pictures. My photographs from my recent bush trip are not yet organised either. It is very time consuming.

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    1. Thanks Robbie. I’ve been enjoying the videos you posted on YouTube from your trip. It looks like you had an interesting time.

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  27. https://seachurn.blogspot.com/2024/09/thursday-doors-september-5th.html

    I like the rest room doors. I was going to use them to write a poem but thought the Pittsburgh folk might find it politically incorrect:) Cressida

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    1. Those doors were from a McDonald’s in New York, so feel free.

      Your post was delightful!

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  28. The Tiki boat looks like a fun cruise around the river, and the silos are very cool. I liked that night image of the police boat house too.

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    1. The tiki boats do look like fun. I looked into them, they seem to be charter only and up to six people. We’re rarely more than three, so it would be kind of expensive. Also, you bring your own beverages.

      The police boat house is one of my favorite spots I like that the silos are done. I took pictures a year ago when they were still under construction.

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      1. Ooh, you could do a meetup on the Tiki Boat with friends for drinks to get a party of 6. 😊

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        1. That could be good, or very dangerous 😉

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  29. Beautiful photos, Dan. Thanks for the memories. Love the incline. We used to have pizza on Mt. Washington. Like others, I like those restroom doors.

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    1. Thanks John. I’m glad you like the incline, now I have someone who will ride with me. Several others have said no.

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  30. I love railroads. We don’t have many here in Ireland. The rail service is very minimal. Not sure I’d fancy a spin in that cable car on the Duquesne Incline, though. Or is the cable car called the Duquesne Incline? It’s very steep. 

    I couldn’t decide what to have for dinner this evening. It was a toss up between steak and chicken curry. Your photo of that big juicy steak has made up my mind for me.

    And here’s my door post today!

    The Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly – #ThursdayDoors | Gloria McBreen

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    1. I’m glad I could help decide the menu for tonight ;-)

      The Incline Railroad is a cable car. It is a steep rail, but it’s a fun ride and it’s been around for almost 150 years.

      Your photos today are wonderful. I love theater doors.

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  31. I love the inside of the incline car, but the incline — NOT SO MUCH! At least it’s on rails, not suspended from a cable. I might be able to ride it on rails with my eyes open.

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    1. My wife, GP, Kerfe and Ginger have already backed out, you have to come along.

      I enjoyed your post, and I took the time to catch up, this has been a crazy week.

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  32. Dan, that header photo is amazing. I can just feel the age in all that woodwork. All of these photos are fun. This was a real treat. Hugs.

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    1. The incline began operation in 1877, Teagan. I think that’s the original woodwork. The photos are of some of our favorite things.

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      1. Hmmm A coffee table book of photos of the inside of train cars of various kinds…

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  33. Did the man and woman in the signs on the door get electric shocks 😂? Very nice journey through Pittsburgh! My entry here:

    A Castle on the Hill

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    1. They do look like they had quite a shock. I like the hair ;-)

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  34. […] To see more doors, visit No Facilities. […]

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  35. I’ve never been to Pittsburgh, though I grew up in Ohio, but it looks very interesting. The prime rib looks oh so yummy and the bathroom doors made me chuckle. I think my favorite photo is the one of the Gateway Clipper Fleet – Duchess. I look forward to more photos of Pittsburgh to come.

    Well, here’s my contribution for this week. https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2024/09/05/thursday-doors-reggio-calabria-southern-italy/

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Dan!

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    1. Thanks Brenda. The rivers are such an important part of any visit to Pittsburgh. We always try to attend a ball game, and we always take the river shuttle over to the ball park. It’s a short ride, but it satisfies that need to get on one of those boats, at least for a little while.

      You have a beautiful collection this week. Thanks for joining us.

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  36. When I attended my nephew’s wedding in Pittsburgh, I took the Duquesne Incline-what a fabulous view of the 3 converging rivers. And the museum at the top is very fascinating!

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    1. I love that museum. We also toured the machine room. When I was growing up, my parents always took visitors to Mt Washington to see the city form there and to ride the incline. I’m glad you enjoyed that. Several people (above) said they wouldn’t rid eon it.

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  37. I do love a good train door, or a goods train door.

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    1. Nice 😉 I like that.

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    1. Happy Friday, Robbie. I hope by now, you’re well on your way to a nice easy weekend. Thanks for joining us with these remarkable photos and poetry.

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  38. […] got around to them until now. Becky’s #SevenforSeptember Squares and Dan’s #ThursdayDoors photo challenges gave me a nudge to review my photos and select seven square images for […]

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  39. Dan, That is a steep incline. I love the ferry photo. I look forward to seeing more photos of Pittsburgh. Happy Friday! Here’s my contribution: https://natalietheexplorer.home.blog/2024/09/06/outside-the-box-seven-for-september/

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    1. I love riding that incline, Natalie. Many people think it’s too steep, but it’s really not that bad, and the view is amazing.

      Great murals today!

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      1. I love riding a steep incline in a funicular. It feels safer than sitting in a chair lift to go up a steep ski hill.

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        1. That’s a good point. Still, not enough to convince my wife or a few other readers here.

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  40. Delightful photos, Dan. I want to ride on a Tiki Boat.

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    1. It does look like fun, Jennie.

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  41. Hi Dan, I’m back after a long, long time. This was an interesting post with loads of different pictures (other than doors). I like the tiki boat. It looks fun to go on. I wouldn’t want to go up on those steep escalators (built by the company your brother worked for) and I’m wondering why the girl on the door to the ladies room has only 1 hand. :)
    Here’s my post for the week https://smithavpennings.com/2024/09/06/thursday-doors-05-09-24-mother-temple-bali/

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  42. Fun photos! I’d love a ride on the tiki boat!!

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  43. I was curious about the Duquesne Incline. It reminded me of the Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire, but I think it works with cables?

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    1. Yes. The two cars are connected by a cable. The balance each other and are moved up and down by a very low-power operation.

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  44. Great! My favorites are the toilet door and the inside of the car on the Incline which looks extremely steep.
    Mine is from Switzerland this week:

    Doors and Bay Windows in St. Gallen

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    1. Those two doors were too whimsical to pass by.

      You have a wonderful collection today.

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  45. […] it’s Saturday and time for me to slide my Thursday Doors post into the slot over at Dan’s No Facilities. Been a busy week organizing fabrics, and sitting behind the sewing and quilting machines. And then […]

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  46. That rail seems a bit terrifying to me lol I have no faith in brakes I suppose. But it makes for a very cool photo and I imagine it is a bit of a landmark.

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  47. The tiki boats look like fun but seem so out of place in Pittsburgh meaning you know they’d be a hoot.

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    1. I think they would be a fun ride.

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  48. Tiki pats look fun. But I’d be safer in the new suggested Yiki Bar Bounce Houses for backyard pool parties. That water is only knee deep. 🤣🤣

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    1. These are much deeper 😉

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