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Misc. Pittsburgh

Dan Antion
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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.

in primo piano – photos

I’m hedging my bets with the title. As many of you know, I schedule this post on Tuesday, so I can provide a link on Wednesday to folks in different time zones who want to schedule their post. Sometimes, I know what photos my post will include, but this time, I wasn’t sure if I had enough photos left over from the Heinz History Museum. But, I did.

I think most of the photos are explained by their captions. Some of the exhibits will be familiar to those who saw last week’s post, but they are different photos.

I hope you enjoy these pictures. I also hope you take a few minutes to visit some of the other participants. As was the case last week, I will be away from the Internet during a significant portion of the day. I am still trying to take advantage of mild temperatures to finish our winter-prep tasks.

Eat'n Park
Our day began with breakfast
Hillman Gallery
Another view of the entrance to the Hillman Gallery
Saturn V Rocket
Saturn V Rocket compared in height to the Cathedral of Learning
Saturn V Rocket
Saturn V Rocket
The Hillman Gallery
The Hillman Gallery – this contained an large number of glass items
Neighborhood scene
Neighborhood scene within the museum
Steel sliding door
Steel sliding door left over from the original building.
Kitchen scene
Another view of the kitchen scene I shared on Monday
Replica brick house
Replica brick house
Funeral
This exhibit was of an Orthodox funeral in a typical house
Ferris Wheel
The Ferris Wheel was invented in Pittsburgh for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893
Harper's Weekly
Harper’s Weekly coverage of the battle between steel workers and Pinkerton guards during the Homestead Steel mill strike in July 1892
Canon Casting Exhibit
Canon Casting Exhibit
Heinz History Center Exit
Heinz History Center is part of the Smithsonian Museum system

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123 responses to “Misc. Pittsburgh”

  1. Nicole Smith Avatar
    Nicole Smith

    Were you here recently?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      My brother and I were there in August. I was also there with my daughter in March. I get back once or twice a year.

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      1. Nicole Smith Avatar
        Nicole Smith

        ahhhhh I see.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          We’ll be back in April for a fish fry and a ball game ;-)

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  2. The Pavilion (Glen Innes showground) – bushboys world Avatar
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  3. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Fabulous old building that still looks in great shape. That poor woman in the kitchen is still there working hard to pay her keep 😂
    Here’s my Thursday Doors

    The Pavilion (Glen Innes showground)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The building is 100 years old and used to be an ice cream company.

      I made sure to get one picture of that woman showing the door to her house. It looks like she might have an easier day with a factory job.

      You have a nice collection of buildings at your place.

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        Thanks Dan. I wonder if the old ice cream factory in town is still standing?

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I didn’t find anything when I searched on the company name. In a city known for iron, steel and glass, I can only imagine the ice cream man at one of the businessman’s meetings.

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          1. bushboy Avatar
            bushboy

            Swaying the vote with ice cream bribery

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  4. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    You’ve captured so many old doors. What a great way of reliving their history.

    Here is mine: https://wanderingteresa.com/doorknobs-and-door-knockers/

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It was fun to walk through time in this place.

      I love the hardware on display at your place.

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      1. Teresa Avatar
        Teresa

        Thanks Dan.

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  5. Cheryl Wood Avatar
    Cheryl Wood

    The black sliding steel is interesting👍🏻❤️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      At first, I thought that was for some kind of chute, but it’s on a high floor. I’m not sure what it might have been used for, but I’m glad they kept it.

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  7. scooj Avatar
    scooj

    Another wonderful post from the Heinz History Museum – I like that you found that original steel sliding door, too.

    A slightly personal selection of London doors from me this week: http://scooj.org/2024/10/17/thursday-doors-17-october-2024-doors-of-central-london/#London#England#Home

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I wish I knew what that door was for, Steve, but I couldn’t leave it out. I am so glad they left the original industrial details visible. It’s like seeing history inside history.

      I really enjoyed your post today!

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  8. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    This is a museum I would love! Thanks for the photos.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It was so much fun exploring the various exhibits. There are multiple museums in this location, all under the umbrella of the Heinz History Center. The old buildings and neighborhood scenes were once an independent museum.

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  10. Sofia Alves Avatar
    Sofia Alves

    Cool photos, Dan. I like the steel sliding door :)

    Here is mine:

    Thursday Doors – Kirkcubright

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Sofia. I’m so glad I decided to get a picture of that steel door. I’m glad they left it and the other industrial elements in the building.

      Your post shows a place I’d love to work.

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  11. Sheree Avatar
    Sheree

    Great doors

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Sheree!

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  12. wrookieschu Avatar
    wrookieschu

    Love the neighbourhood scene, makes me think of New York. Is that a real dog lying there Dan? Here is my entry for this week https://wrookieschu.com/2024/10/17/doors-of-wordpress-v98-burrawang-general-store/

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I only recently learned that the neighborhood scenes were once a separate museum that was incorporated into this history center. I’m glad that did that.

      Sad story, but great photos at your place. Thanks for joining us.today.

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      1. wrookieschu Avatar
        wrookieschu

        Yeah great idea incorporating. Looks like a great place to visit Dan.

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  13. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    What a great assortment of photos! I enjoyed your tour of the museum, but I noted an instant and distinct reaction in myself to one photo: the replica brick house that says “20th Century.” Before I read the caption or the sign next to it, I had an immediate sense of time travel. Wow, did that take me back! We react to images faster than we know sometimes. Good luck with winter prep!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I had a similar reaction to that house. It reminds me of one a friend lived in. Also, seeing “20th Century” shown to be indicative of a historic setting gave me a jolt. I think when that house was added to the original museum, it would have been on display as “modern.”

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      1. Oddment Avatar
        Oddment

        Well, WE will call it modern!

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Deal!

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  14. dennyho Avatar
    dennyho

    Eat’n Park, I remember having a breakfast or two there! Happy Thursday Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Happy Thursday Denise. Eat’n Park is a good place to start the day.

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  16. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections Avatar
    Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections

    Easing myself back into the scene. Heinz is such a big Pittsburgh name, I have no doubt it is a wonderful museum. Ferris wheel model is awesome.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It’s good to see you, Frank. The Heinz family gave a lot back to the city.

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  18. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Fabulous photos Dan 💜💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Willow.

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  19. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Thank you, Dan, for the great photos. I find museums so fun to visit…participating in events that have moved life forward to where we are today is a blessing indeed and a treasure. I love the doors you captured, especially the kitchen with the wood door made of various wood slats. Also, the authentic brickwork on the house and the walls of the exhibit are excellent. I remember red brick buildings back in the day just like the one on display, down to the exact style of the awning! Oh, I am dating myself…!

    I also like the sliding door…intriguing!

    Thank you for the information on the Ferris wheel; I did not know it was invented in Pittsburgh!

    Great share as always and excellent photography, Dan.

    P.S. Perfect name for a breakfast place for travelers…”Eat’n Park.” Are they specific to Pennsylvania? I have not heard or seen them in any state I have visited, and none here in Canada that I am aware of.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you enjoyed this post, Suzette. I think the brick house brought back memories to a few of us. It (as well as the other neighborhood scenes) was part of a different museum that was folded into this one. I’m guessing that when it was first included, it represented the “modern” house among the historic ones. It’s a little hard to think of “20th Century” as being historic, but…

      The sliding door is one of my favorites. I wish I knew what it was for.

      Eat’n Park is local to western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. They were once part of the Big Boy Restaurant chain. That’s what they were when I was a kid.

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        Oh okay I have heard of the Big Boy Restaurant chain thank you for that connection. Time is moving so fast that the 20th century is now almost literally ancient history….oh my goodness…I guess us at a certain age now can happily call ourselves “legends”….LOL!

        Thanks again Dan for your work and support of ThursdayDoors.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I like that 😊

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  20. GP Avatar
    GP

    I can understand why this museum is part of the Smithsonian!!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They became part of the Smithsonian in 2000. Apparently, that’s why some of the exhibits change or rotate in and out, to keep the place fresh so people come back (we do).

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  22. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    I especially liked the neighborhood scene and the kitchen from the museum.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Life in earlier times. Thanks Frank.

      Great early morning doors at your place.

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  23. Murphy's Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    So glad you had more photos to share of the Heinz History Museum. That steel door caught my attention and makes me wonder its purpose once upon a time. The arched bricks above it suggests a furnace or oven perhaps.

    Love this neighborhood scene, complete with a dog!

    The brick house looks mighty familiar to me! And that’s an incredible replica of the Ferris wheel.

    This place is just jam-packed with treasures. Thanks for sharing them.

    It was 29F at 6am. We’re up to a swelter 34F now! Yes, birds watering hole was solid ice this morning. My feathered friends got fresh clean water, which I provide year ‘round.

    Ginger 🦋

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      Dan Antion

      The steel door is interesting and confusing, Ginger. The building as an ice cream factory for about 80 years, and although it’s easy to get disoriented inside, I think that door is on an outside wall. It’s also on an upper floor, which causes me to doubt it was some kind of delivery chute. Maybe an incinerator?

      I do like the neighborhood scenes, and I think the dog is a great addition.

      Many of us find the brick house familiar, including the awning.

      Kudos to you for keeping the birds in fresh accessible water. We started out below 30 degrees today, too. It looks like we’re in for some milder days, but winter is surely coming. We noticed the first snow birds in the yard on Tuesday.

      I hope you have a nice end of week/weekend.

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  24. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Another lovely share, Dan.

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      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dale!

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  26. Sherry Felix Avatar
    Sherry Felix

    The Heinz Museum looks like a good one.

    Here’s a couple more form Philipsburg Manor in Westchester, NY https://port4u.net/2024/10/17/philipsburg-doors/

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      Dan Antion

      Thanks Sherry. I love visiting places like this. I need to make my way to Philipsburg Manor at some point.

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  27. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    Oh, you just KNOW I love that sliding steel door! Do you remember pocket doors? Best. Doors. Ever. My doors this week are leading up to an exhibit of openings. https://marianallen.com/2024/10/thursday-doors-whimsy-begins/

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      Dan Antion

      I am so glad I included the sliding metal door. Not only do I remember pocket doors, I’m going to build a set in to separate my workshop from the garage.

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        marianallen

        Wheeee! I’m looking forward to the project photos!

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    robertawrites235681907

    I didn’t know the ferris wheel was invented in Pittsburgh. That’s great.

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      Dan Antion

      It is pretty cool, Robbie. Now someone finally wants to build a big one in the downtown area.

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        robertawrites235681907

        I love ferris wheels

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  30. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Wow, I didn’t know about the affiliate Smithsonian in Pittsburgh. I’ve only visited the main one in D.C. I’ll add this to my bucket list. Have a great day, Dan. 🌞

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      Dan Antion

      Thanks Gwen. I’m not sure they were affiliated the first time I visited. The good thing is they have a lot of exhibits that change over time, so it’s worth going back.

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    Staci Troilo

    My daughter got terribly sick in college, and after a long diagnosis period, we discovered (among other things), she’s got a gluten allergy. Since then, one of the things she’s talked about missing the most are the Eat ‘n Park smiley face cookies. For that reason, your photo of the restaurant (for me) is bittersweet. But you know I love seeing Western PA in your posts, so I’ll never complain. Besides, she’s coming for a visit today, so how could I be anything but elated?

    Happy Thursday, Dan.

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      Dan Antion

      I’m sorry she can’t have those, Staci. I love the Pirate version. I think our daughter and I are going back in April.

      enjoy your visit with your daughter. Thst will be wonderful.

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      1. Staci Troilo Avatar
        Staci Troilo

        Thanks, Dan. It was too short, but we had a great time.

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  32. marina Avatar
    marina

    The sliding door in the wall is awesome. I also like the “neighborhood” images…

    My contribution is here

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That door seems to be the crowd favorite today. I like it very much, too.

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    circadianreflections

    You fit in a lot of good doors. Was the little metal door an old coal chute door? I liked the interior shots of the old houses an the old brick house.

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      Dan Antion

      A chute was my first thought, but that door is on the 4th floor. I’m wondering if it used to go to an incinerator. The old homes were once part of a different museum. I’m glad they were incorporated into this one.

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  34. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    Hi Dan, The Heinz museum looks like a nice place to visit. I like the brick interiors and the neighborhood scene.
    I finally managed to complete my travelogue on Cambodia. This is the link to it with doors from the city
    https://smithavpennings.com/2024/10/17/cambodia-diaries-day-3-4-and-5-night-market-shopping-cooking-class/

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Smitha, and thanks for joining us today with photos from your holiday. I’m glad you enjoyed photos from this museum.

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  35. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    There’s such a unique, wonderous vibe with these photos, Dan. You must have had a terrific time in that kind of place. Don’t work too hard. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. I love that museum. Just walking around the building is a treat.

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  36. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    Love the shots, Dan. I did not know the Heinz museum was part of the Smithsonian network. Great news. Have you gone to the Andy Warhol museum?

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      Dan Antion

      Thanks John. I’m not sure if the museum was part of the Smithsonian when I first visited. I’m glad it is now. We have been to the Andy Warhol museum. That’s also an interesting place.

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        John W. Howell

        😊

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  37. lois Avatar
    lois

    This is some kind of museum. The photo I really like is your header photo. I don’t know if it’s the lighting or what, but I like it a lot.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s the main area off the entrance. I love the industrial feel to it. It’s a good look for Pittsburgh’s history.

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  38. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    Fascinating glimpses into history! The first photo of the Hilman Gallery entrance looks just like our old mill buildings in Manchester.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      These buildings all have that look, Liz, and I love walking through them. The buildings themselves are as interesting as the history in display.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        I can see that! I was in a college humanities center last night that had been converted from the campus’s boiler plant. (They kept the smokestack.) How cool is that!

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          Dan Antion

          That’s very cool!

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            Liz Gauffreau

            I thought so!

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  39. jazzytower Avatar
    jazzytower

    l love brick buildings. They always seem to be around forever. I wonder what that new I stallation in the museum is going to be? Looks like a good trip Dan. You got a good collection out of it.

    Pat

    Thirsday Doors

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      Dan Antion

      I love it when they find a use for these old buildings that leaves them visible and accessible. I hope the Woman’s Place gets extended again. Our daughter and I will be down there in the spring. I’d like for her to see it.

      You have great doors from lots of places! Thanks.

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        jazzytower

        Yes, giving new life to historic places is always a good thing. Your father daughter trip sounds fun 😊. I must get in more road trips. They can really be fun! A good weekend to you Dan.

        Pat

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  41. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    Interesting museum. Shouldn’t it be Park and Eat instead of Eat and Park? I generally don’t enjoy both activities simultaneously! My “doors” are here https://jttwissel.com/2024/10/17/shaved-ice-thursdaydoors/

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      Dan Antion

      Apparently, when they were founded, there already was a Park and Eat restaurant in a different city. It was a car hop when it first opened. I remember going there as a child and having the waitress hook a tray on our window.

      Nice doors from paradise today at your place.

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        JT Twissel

        Oh I see – that makes sense!

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    Anonymous

    This looks like a museum, I’d love.

    Susan

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      Dan Antion

      I love exploring history like this.

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  45. I. J. Khanewala Avatar
    I. J. Khanewala

    I didn’t know there was a Smithsonian’s in Pittsburgh. Interesting but odd idea to replicate a neighbourhood instead of trying to preserve it. I like the featured photo.

    Here is a fort: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2024/10/17/akbari-fort-in-ajmer/

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      There are over 200 affiliate museums in the United States, Puerto Rico and Panama. We are members of the lone affiliate here in Hartford, Connecticut. We often see traveling exhibits prepared by other affiliates. It’s a great way to promote the exploration of history.

      The replicated neighborhood used to be a separate museum. It was folded into the History Center along with a couple other smaller museums. I’m not sure if the smaller museums were sustainable on their own, but I’m glad they’ve been preserved.

      The featured photo is the lobby off the main entrance.

      I enjoyed seeing and learning about the fort. Another place that’s been preserved as a museum. It’s a nice way to keep these buildings/places accessible.

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  50. Damyanti Biswas Avatar
    Damyanti Biswas

    Great exhibits! I haven’t been to a museum or gallery in a while, but I’m looking forward to when I can wander around and take my time to look at the exhibits for the whole day without worrying about my to-do list.

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      Dan Antion

      Those nasty lists sure do get in the way, don’t they.

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  51. Resa Avatar
    Resa

    It’s a neat place Dan.

    Philosopher George Santayana wrote “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

    Blogger Resa writes today her own version inspired by the Heinz Museum. History will “ketch up” to those who who don’t know it.

    I couldn’t resist!

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      Dan Antion

      Ha ha – That’s very good, Resa. George might be rolling in his grave, but H.J. is loving it.

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        Resa

        Gotta have a laugh!

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  52. wanderlustig Avatar
    wanderlustig

    A very interesting show!
    This is mine for this week:

    Doors of Arbon/Switzerland

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  53. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar
    Brenda’s Thoughts

    More intriguing photos, Dan. I really enjoyed the tour. Here’s my post for this week.

    Thursday Doors: Canet Village, southern France

    Happy weekend!

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      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you enjoyed the tour, Brenda. I enjoyed following along on your walk.

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  54. Doors with arches – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

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    Wedding Day! – Katy Trail Creations

    […] share these moments with you and I want to thank you for reading! Please take a few to stop over at Dan’s @ No Facilities for more Doors from around the […]

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  56. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Really cool pics, Dan!

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  57. Sharukh Bamboat Avatar
    Sharukh Bamboat

    A nice way to tour the museum. Thank you for amazing images, Dan.

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      Dan Antion

      My pleasure.

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  58. slfinnell Avatar
    slfinnell

    Looks like I must go back and see your other Pittsburgh posts if these are just the leftovers! :) I always think life will slow down, but then come the Holidays…. haha Sorry for the late visits. We’ve had lots to catch up on too. Hope your weather holds as long as possible.

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    Jennie

    Very cool!

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  60. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar
    Kirt D Tisdale

    Thanks for sharing!! As always, great pics and they all tell a story!!

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  61. China Dream Avatar
    China Dream

    somehow I missed the picture with the steps leading up to the door (in the museum itself) boy did that bring back memories of some of the houses I knew growing up… (don’t you dare try to count back to when!!)

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      Dan Antion

      Haha – no math allowed. Those houses brought back memories to me, too

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    graffiti – IN PRIMO PIANO – a photo blog

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    agikingsleyowogbalor

    Okay sorry

    On Mon, Oct 21, 2024, 20:45 Agi Kingsley Owogbalor < agikingsleyowogbalor@gmail.com> wrote:

    Are you okay > > On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 05:04 No Facilities by Dan Antion <

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