Thursday Doors – September 12, 2019

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Norm 3.0

Thursday Doors is a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos from around the world. Feel free to join in on the fun by creating your own Thursday Doors post each week and then sharing your link in the comments below, anytime between Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time). 

Saint Patrick’s Basilica – Ottawa, Ontario

Another interesting building we discovered while in Ottawa for the recent Labour Day long weekend was Saint Patrick’s Basilica.

The parish was founded in 1855 and is the oldest in the city that caters to the English Catholic community of the national capitol region.

Built from locally quarried stone in the Gothic Revival style, construction on the current church began in 1869 and was completed in 1875.

As we drove past the doors immediately caught my eye and I just had to pull over to take a closer look.

 

Needless to say I grabbed the camera, which is never far away, and went a bit crazy capturing all of the interesting exterior features 😉

Up near the top of the facade is a statue of the building’s namesake.

I don’t know if you can see it but there is a mesh netting and some anti-bird spikes protecting Saint Paddy from any winged critters who may get the idea to set up shop up there.

And suddenly the sign I saw on the lawn, while coming around the corner of the church earlier, made a lot more sense.

As always, thank you for looking 🙂

Want to join in on the fun and share your own Thursday Doors post with other door lovers? Then simply add the link to your Thursday Doors post in the comments section below.

Don’t forget that if you share your blog posts on social media, use the #ThursdayDoors hashtag to help others find you, and please do take a few minutes to visit some of the Thursday Door posts shared by others.

About Norm 3.0

World’s youngest grumpy old man & heart failure wonder boy. Interests: writing, woodworking, photography, travel, tennis, wine, and I know a bit about power tools.
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88 Responses to Thursday Doors – September 12, 2019

  1. jessicasblog45 says:
    September 17, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    pretty church. Like the green doors.

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  2. joey says:
    September 16, 2019 at 8:54 pm

    Striking! Really love the color scheme. Reminds me of Notre Dame (the college here in Indiana, not the French cathedral).

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  3. Jennie says:
    September 14, 2019 at 9:33 am

    Stunning, Norm. This doors post was a treat.

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  4. Crystal M. Trulove says:
    September 13, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Oh the green doors! How splendid. Thank you for hosting doors posts every week, Norm, it’s a fun idea. ~Crystal

    https://crystaltrulove.com/2019/09/13/new-england-doors/

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  5. Jean Reinhardt says:
    September 13, 2019 at 8:23 am

    That’s a real beauty, Norm. I love the two tone stonework around the doors and that colour blue is gorgeous. Unfortunately, too many historic monuments and statues get destroyed by pigeon droppings. That sign makes sense. Here’s my offering this week, thanks. https://jeanreinhardt.wordpress.com/2019/09/13/thursday-doors-strandfield-again/

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  7. AngelaFurtado1 says:
    September 13, 2019 at 2:52 am

    Oh wow, what a gem! Those greenish doors are just stunning, as are the other details. A real treat!
    Here’s my entry: https://angelafurtadophotography.com/2019/09/12/thursday-doors-09-12-2019/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      September 13, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks you and welcome 🙂
      FYI I just went over and left a comment on your blog but for some reason WordPress usually sends my first comment on someone’s blog direct to the spam folder, so you may need to go into the comments section or your admin dashboard and release me from spam prison.
      Cheers!

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  9. RetirementallyChallenged.com says:
    September 12, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    Gorgeous! That first door (it looks more teal than green on my iPad screen) looks like a fine-cut jewel surrounded by an elaborate gold setting. I wonder if that’s what the designer was going for?

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      September 13, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      It’s hard to pin down the colour but I’d say more teal than green. To make matters worse the paint on the window frames didn’t match and was actually more green than teal 😀

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  10. Prior... says:
    September 12, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    great doors – and the stone is beautiful

    also…. those birds can sure wreak havoc – our neighbors had a fire from the nesting material that was dragged into their ducts – a spark was caused by the dryer

    —
    and here is my entry this week

    https://priorhouse.blog/2019/09/12/thursday-doors-black-and-white-photos/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      September 13, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      A fire cause by a birds nest? That’s awful 😦

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      • Prior... says:
        September 13, 2019 at 3:08 pm

        yes – and another terrible part relates to that they paid to have the nesting removed – once they realized birds were going in the dryer vent and that area –
        well! when the fire trucks were there, it was a small fire and out quick – but the truck with the raised platform was up there a while – I guess he pulled out so many pounds of bird stuff – there was no way the company would have saw all that – anyhow – they have fixed it all up and all is well (with vents covered)

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  11. JT Twissel says:
    September 12, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    Beautiful church – I love your shot looking up at the clouds above the steeple. Captures the gothic feel of the building.

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      September 13, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks for noticing Jan. I was debating whether or not to include that pic since there are already a number of non-door pics in the post. I’m glad I did 🙂

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  12. Peter B. says:
    September 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    Such beautiful architecture. I really like how the green doors and windows stand out. Wonderful photos!

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  14. Alice DeForest says:
    September 12, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    Welcoming doors and the church is beautiful

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  15. Junieper2 says:
    September 12, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Impressive doors, Norm! And the Gothic style is my favorite architectural style. You call it the Gothic Revival style – is there a difference between the two? Thanks for hosting!
    https://wp.me/p9EWyp-1dJ

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      September 12, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks. Yes, there are a number of different subsets of Gothic architecture. From what I understand Revival would be newer, with more modern construction techniques that did not require buttresses to help support the roof loads on exterior walls, which was the only way known in the middle ages to achieve those huge high-vaulted ceilings.

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  16. Ostendnomad says:
    September 12, 2019 at 1:44 pm

    My entry of this week: http://www.ostendnomadography.com/thursday-doors-calais/
    Have a great day Norm. Cheers Stef

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  17. Debbie Smyth says:
    September 12, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    A great package as Janet puts it. Very eye-catching.
    I have a little selection this week: https://travelwithintent.com/2019/09/12/ins-and-outs-of-the-barbican/

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  18. Manja Mexi Mexcessive says:
    September 12, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Most excellent stopping-in-the-track kind of doors on this church! I’d stop for that too! That sign sounds most Canadian and it made me giggle, but what do I know? Must be “excrement” that did it. 😀

    Here are some doors that you may remember. No photo of you, promise, but there is mention…

    https://mexcessive.photo.blog/2019/09/12/thursday-doors-12-9-19-pitigliano/

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  20. sustainabilitea says:
    September 12, 2019 at 11:10 am

    What a gorgeous church! I not only love the doors but what surrounds the doors and makes the entire package so great.

    https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2019/09/12/thursday-doors-seeing-red/

    janet

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  21. msgt3227 says:
    September 12, 2019 at 10:41 am

    Hiya Norm! It has been so (too) long… my posting is here https://msgt3227blog.wordpress.com/2019/09/12/thursday-doors-a-return-10-fer/

    No blue frog anymore…?
    Am trying to get this to work on my iPad, so still a wreck in progress…

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  22. lolaWi says:
    September 12, 2019 at 10:35 am

    stunning doors of St. Patrick’s Basilica! thank you 🙂 here are my doors this week: https://lolawi.blog/2019/09/12/fun-doors/

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  24. sirirani27 says:
    September 12, 2019 at 10:08 am

    Hi Norm hope you’re doing well. I love the doors you shared Here’s my entry for Thursday Doors. https://queennandini.wordpress.com/2019/09/12/thursday-doors/

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  25. Dr Alfred Prunesquallor says:
    September 12, 2019 at 10:07 am

    I like the bulging rough cut stone contrasting with the bulging panels of the green doors.
    My Thursday Doors post is a bit of a cheat/play on words, Doors/Jaws, geddit?
    https://drprunesquallor279704606.wordpress.com/2019/09/12/thursday-doors-compare-and-contrast-medicine-in-the-uk-and-zambia/

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  26. the only deadhead in the hameau says:
    September 12, 2019 at 9:27 am

    A very well-maintained – and well-photographed – building, Norm. Unlike these: http://theonlyd800inthehameau.com/2019/09/12/thursday-doors-bussiere-poitevine/

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  27. Aimer Boyz says:
    September 12, 2019 at 9:17 am

    Spectacular doors and that explicit pigeon sign…Hah! I’m going to be thinking of that every time I see a “please don’t feed” sign 🙂

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  28. Cath Moore says:
    September 12, 2019 at 9:01 am

    such a beautiful building….the doors are quite a feature. https://cathscamera.wordpress.com/2019/09/12/barn-doors/

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  31. TCast says:
    September 12, 2019 at 8:09 am

    Norm, as usual your doors are amazing. The colours are just so eye catching. Here is mine https://travel-with-tech.blog/2019/09/12/the-golden-gate-to-versailles-wanderlust-94/

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  32. Marian Allen says:
    September 12, 2019 at 8:06 am

    So much to love here! The color (which I know is green, but looks kind of blue to me), the stonework, the variations of color and texture, the gentle arch of the doors and extreme arch of the glass frame above. This is Extreme Dooring! Mine is not. 😀 http://marianallen.com/2019/09/the-brother-and-his-foul-mouthed-wife-thursdaydoors/

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  34. Jackie says:
    September 12, 2019 at 7:45 am

    That is certainly a stunning shade of green. I wish St. Paddy had banished the pigeons along with the snakes!

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  36. Dan Antion says:
    September 12, 2019 at 7:30 am

    I’m so glad you stopped, Norm. I love this architectural style with the deep set windows and doors. It’s really something you can only do well with stone, and this is such a great example. The doors are beautiful, but my favorite picture is that narrow window. It’s amazing to consider all the work that went into framing that tiny opening.

    My contribution today is much less spectacular – https://nofacilities.com/2019/09/12/i-cant-resist-thursdaydoors/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      September 12, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks Dan. I’m glad I stopped too. I honestly don’t know much about the framing techniques used in cases like this but it sure had to be pretty darn precise in a custom/random kinda way. If you notice, not one of the stones around that window is the same size…how the frick did they manage to make everything fit!!!???

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  37. Ally Bean says:
    September 12, 2019 at 7:24 am

    This is a beautiful building with such an unusual door and trim color. I like it. I also like St Paddy up there, bird-free.

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  38. Sheree says:
    September 12, 2019 at 7:22 am

    Churches are great for doors and architectural details.

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  39. Joanne Sisco says:
    September 12, 2019 at 6:17 am

    That shade of green is definitely an eye-catcher. In the 3rd photo it reminds me of an emerald wrapped in gold … rather appropriate for St Patrick 🙂

    Is it my imagination or is the door curved? I get the impression of a curvature in the doorway and it’s very enticing.

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      September 12, 2019 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks Joanne. That colour was what first caught my eye. No the doors are not curved but I think the beveled panels and the slight subtle arch at the top of the doors helps create that illusion.

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  40. Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:
    September 12, 2019 at 6:06 am

    These are gorgeous historic doors made by true craftsmen. The trim work right over the door is quite interesting as well, and the color is lovely. It’s nice that they have St. Patrick protected from those pesky pigeons. 🙂

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  41. Colline says:
    September 12, 2019 at 5:44 am

    I love the doors you shared today. They certainly knew how to make them back then.

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