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I decided to return to Pittsburgh for Thursday Doors. When Faith and I were visiting the city in April, Faith wanted to check out a bookstore in an area known as Shadyside. It was raining, off and on, so we parked close and walked directly to the store. I snapped pictures of the other businesses on the block. I don’t know much more that what the names indicate, and the things I like about them.

This has been a busy week, and it looks like it’s going to get busier as we get closer to the release data of the book Willow Willers and I have been working on. I hope you enjoy the gallery, and I hope you’ll take a few minutes to visit the other participants.

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128 responses to “Shadyside Block”

  1. […] To see lots more doors, visit Dan’s blog, No Facilities. […]

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  2. Dan I’ve been thinking about joining in but I don’t really take pictures could I just write a story and find an appropriate door online?

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    1. Absolutely! We’ve had many posts that featured descriptions of places but photos from online sources. Even Google Maps allows you (I think they still do) to use screen shots for non-commercial purposes.

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  3. […] Thursday Doors June 7. 2025 […]

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    1. Thanks Robbie. It was an interesting block.

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  4. Dan these are stunning! I love the narrow houses, very stylish!!! Best of luck with the lead up to the book launch. https://wrookieschu.com/2025/06/05/doors-of-wordpress-v121-🌈/

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    1. Thanks Wayne. I think they’ve done a great job of making narrow buildings look special.

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      1. So true and they often look small but inside they are often bigger than you think.

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  5. A good gallery Dan. I like the houses. Their colours and that narrow shape maintained in the windows and doors.
    The church is quite something too.

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    1. Thanks Brian. I was going to walk across and get more information about the church, but it started to rain pretty hard. I do like how they call attention to the narrow shape.

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      1. When I have a building I want to know more I use google search. Most times I find the building then I can research the history

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        1. I have done that. I may still with these, once things settle down.

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          1. Get on with the launch Dan. Important things first

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            1. Working on it, Brian :-)

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  6. […] Dan’s Thursday Doors , I spied this time ball tower in Semaphore, South […]

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  7. These are all wonderful. I especially like the brick houses. Here is mine https://wanderingteresa.com/day-trip-to-glenorchy/

    Good luck on the launching of your book, Dan!

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    1. Thanks Teresa! These houses all made me smile. I always like brick buildings, and this area has many.

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  8. Some great examples

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  9. You have some wonderful houses here, Dan. I love all the victorian ones.

    Here is mine:

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    1. Thanks Sofia. I love the Victorian styles as well. These were all tucked into a very short block, but they all fit well.

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  10. Love today’s gallery, Dan! The architecture is wonderful in almost every photo!

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    1. Thanks Dave. I was taken in by the architecture more than the doors. That happens a lot.

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  11. The name “Shadyside” sounds familiar although I don’t remember Pittsburgh well. The homes do seem very narrow,

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    1. If you’re heading out of Pittsburgh, toward the east, Shadyside is northeast of Oakland. If you keep going north from there, you run back into the Allegheny River. I like the narrow look. I think the narrow windows makes it appealing.

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  12. You have a great grouping here, Dan. You know how I love the old architecture and designs!!

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    1. I do, too, GP. They really embraced the style and made them attractive.

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  13. Love the Victorian style houses.

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    1. I’m glad, Sherry. I like those, too.

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  14. I really enjoyed these images, the arches and thin houses and details.

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    1. I’m glad. The narrow houses really caught my eye.

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  15. All of that in one block? How wonderful! I love the name “Shadyside.” I love the houses, especially that one you describe as “consistently thin.” I’m not sure I approve of that big picture window in that one old house, but I bet the occupants have a great time with it. The church is massively impressive. A good start to this day — thanks, Dan!

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    1. These are side-by-side-by-side, Maureen. I carve these views out of a few photos, most of which include 3-4 individual buildings.

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  16. Wonderful gallery, Dan! I enjoyed the names Ozzie Bells and Caboodle Trading Post…awesomeness! I also like the art gallery’s facade. Not every day one sees a camel on the side of a building/gallery.

    My favorite is the church with the beautiful supertall steeple and the stained glass window entrance on the far right. Excellent architecture and a great photo. I like the angle from which you captured the church.

    I am not sure, but I am guessing that the building with the cross and the arches on the upper floor of the facade might be a church too. I like the brickwork and the awning on the side.

    Love the narrow houses and your photos of them. The one with what looks like cream-colored drapes on the porch is an elegant-looking building.

    Thank you for the wonderful tour!

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    1. Thanks Suzette. If we weren’t about to get drenched in pouring rain, I would have tried to gather more information, We had stayed dry all day, but the rain was about to get ugly. I’d like to know more about the building you think might be (or have been) a church.

      The narrow houses were so interesting. I like that people seem to highlight the narrow shape as opposed to trying to somehow conceal it. “Work with what you have,” I guess.

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      1. I could see the cloud cover getting more dramatic in the photos, so it must have been quite the downpour when it did finally rain.
        Well said, about the homes…”work with what one has”…I know that’s right!

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  17. Some fascinating doors and architecture in this selection. The contrast between the utilitarian brick-walled buildings and the rather quaint Victorian-style buildings with their dormer windows couldn’t be more stark.

    A day trip to the seaside town of Cleethorpes from me this week: https://scooj.org/2025/06/05/thursday-doors-5-june-2025-doors-of-cleethorpes/#Cleethorpes#England

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    1. I love these dormers. Thanks Steve.

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  18. […] own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments on Dan’s blog post. Check out all the other door […]

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  19. Transitional Characters is a great name for a place that offers therapy. It’s hard to pick a favorite here. but I’ve always liked houses with dormers. (K)

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    1. There were several good names in this block. It feels like there’s a sense of whimsy in the area.

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      1. It does. Always welcome.

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  20. That church is straight out of a gothic novel. Some neat old buildings and I like the name of the area, Shadyside. I see a scene in a novel there one day. Here is my contribution for today: https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2025/06/05/thursday-doors-the-hanging-houses-of-cuenca/

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    1. Thanks Darlene. I might revisit this area. Geographically, it’s close to where Rachael Todd lives, so it may get pulled into a future story of mine. The area has been featured in some famous novels, including Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon.

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      1. What a great idea. As writers, we are always looking for interesting locations. Kind of like movie scouts I guess.

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        1. I’ll be there next with my brother. He loves exploring.

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  21. The cathedral is lovely, and upper portion of that gray-blue Victorian is neat. What really caught my eye today with almost all your images were the trees reflected in the windows. I love them, and the two houses with the brown, black, and white color scheme. I loved the entry way, the drapes on the patio on the smaller one, and fun window frame shapes. Great finds in Shadyside.

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    1. I’m glad you liked these, Deborah. There were so many interesting buildings tucked into such a small area. Most of my photos captured 3-4 buildings. I do like that house with the drapes on the porch. It celebrates the narrow style.

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  22. Beautiful buildings. I’d go to Salon Cercone just for the opportunity to sit inside one and look out the window.

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    1. Thanks Ally. I think I’d go into Caboodle’s just to say I did.

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  23. Lots of great architectural detail with this group! For city dwelling, the first thin house really appeals to me.

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    1. Thanks Liz. I think they really made to most of the narrow lots they had to work with.

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      1. You’re welcome, Dan.

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  24. I think I could very happily live in this area. The houses are wonderful! That thin house looks like it would be a perfect fit for a Tim Burton movie, doesn’t it?!

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    1. Hahe – I think you’re right, Lois. I did like the area.

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  25. Transitional Characters….love that name for the business…..

    My door is here

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  26. Such beautiful Victorian buildings in the gallery. Thank you for sharing.

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  27. I love these pictures of this area. But–too close for me! My house is on a half acre–still too close to neighbors but lots of trees as buffer.

    I will say, I can feel the neighborhood through your pictures.

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    1. We’re on a smaller lot, but not this small. This would be too close.

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  28. […] Shadyside Block Joy-The Iconic Fountain at Council Crest ParkJune 1, 2025Alice DeForestThe Boat-Tailed GrackleMay 29, 2025Alice DeForestFlowers For All SeasonsJune 2, 2025Alice DeForest […]

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    What a fun excursion, Dan. I love old structures and the stories they reveal, and you always have an amazing collection. I hope you have a great weekend! 🌞

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    1. Thanks Gwen. I mentioned you in a comment at Suzette’s post. It reminded me of your most recent book, which l loved.

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    I love those doors with the columns:)

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    1. I’m glad. These were so interesting.

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  31. What a fantastic roundup, Dan. Any one of these places could yield a good Doors post, so getting them all at once is a treat.

    I particularly like the church doors and the arches in that big brick building. Great eye, as usual!

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    1. Thanks Paul. All of these are tucked into a short block, side-by-side-by-side. It was quite a find.

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  32. Art gallery has my vote😀Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thanks. I do like that building.

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      1. Hard to choose🙂

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  33. Great shots of Shadyside, Dan

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    1. Thanks John. I’m familiar with Shadyside’s busy streets (Walnut St, for example) but this little area was new to me.

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      1. A very cute area, too.

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  34. This is a lovely tour, Dan. How could it be otherwise with a charming name like Shadyside? Hugs.

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    1. It is an idyllic name, isn’t it. There are several popular areas in Shadyside. This one was unfamiliar to me, but I liked it.

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  35. Dan I saw these Thursday Doors.
    100countrytrek.com Anita

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    1. Thanks Anita. those are lovely doors.

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      1. Dan I saw these Thursday Doors Anita

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  36. I’m loving Pittsburg and its doors, Dan. Thank you!

    Shadyside is wonderful. I adore old buildings.

    (My thank you goes up tomorrow on my Graffiti Art Blog!)

    Have a door day!

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    1. I’m glad to hear that, Resa, I grew up there, but I think I’d love the city anyway.

      You racked up a lot of support for your photos this year.

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      1. From the pics, it has its own feel. I like it a lot.

        Yes, it was interesting to see how people reacted with poetry. Robbie did a late on today, and I’ve included that in the reblogs, too!

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        1. That’s great. I’ll be heading to your site in a few minutes.

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  37. What beautiful and intriguing buildings, Dan! I’m sure they are filled with lots of stories. I could never pick a favorite.

    Here’s my post for this week … https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2025/06/05/thursday-doors-collioure-france-like-stepping-into-a-painting/

    I hope all goes well for the release of Willow Willers, and life slows down a bit for you. Happy weekend!

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    1. Thanks Brenda. The release is on track for Wednesday, and things are settling down a bit.

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  38. Nice shots Dan. Ozzie Bells and Art Gallery were my favorites. Here are a few from me this week. Be well everyone. https://threwmikeseyez.com/2025/06/05/open-please/

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    1. Thanks Mike. They had some pretty cool names in that block. I do like the gallery.

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  39. Here’s mine for this week. I’m visiting my son, DIL, and grandchildren for a few weeks, and here’s their front door.
    https://misky.uk/2025/06/06/5-june-a-thursday-door/

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    1. That’s a beauty, Misky.

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  40. Hi Dan – a delightful range of shops and properties – those narrow ones are fun to see. I hope Faith enjoyed her bookstore visit – Shadyside block a good name. Cheers Hilary

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    1. We both enjoyed the bookstore (and bought a few old books, too). I bought a book on English furniture and another on English architecture.

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  41. I love that name, “Transitional Characters.” It could be a book title! Thanks for sharing, Dan. All of these shops look inviting!

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    1. It is an interesting name, Jan. I liked the names and look of these little shops.

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  42. My favourite is the blue one with the shingle details.

    LinsArt: Friday Catch Up 6th June 2025

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  43. […] is my first contribution to Dan’s Thursday Doors Prompt. Not being a photographer, I searched the web until I found a door I was sure had a story for me to […]

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  44. I enjoyed doing this write. I am hoping this is something that can fit into your prompt because I would like to do it again!

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    1. It fits very well. You are always welcome.

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      1. Thanks, Dan. I really enjoyed this prompt.

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  45. You captured some great doors and some awesome architecture!!

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    1. Thanks Kirt. This little neighborhood was a great find.

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  46. I love, love these doors! No way to pick a favorite. 🙂

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    1. I was so happy to find this little neighborhood.

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      1. It reminds me of my hometown.

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