Thursday Doors – May 14, 2020

Posted on May 14, 2020 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). 

New York Doors 

Here’s a bunch of doors found on previous trips to New York City. I’m going to savour these ones extra-slow and a lot more deliberately than usual because it may be quite a while before it’s safe for me to travel there again 😦

A bit of shabby and a bit of chic in Queens.

Some of my faves from The Cloisters

Subway station elevator.

A few from the meat packing district.

Chelsea Market elevators, just off The Highline.

To share your Thursday Doors post this week just paste your link in the comments section below so that others can visit and have a look at your door discoveries. Remember: you have until noon eastern North American time on Saturday to add your link.

And while you’re here please do take the time to visit some of the other Thursday Doors posts shared by our contributors. Just click on a few of the links you’ll find in the comments below.

As always, thanks for looking 🙂 

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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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91 Responses to Thursday Doors – May 14, 2020

  1. joey says:
    May 24, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    That hutch with the gothic arcs carved into it and the wrought-iron hardware — that’s a marvelous find! I also really like the hammered metal doors in the meat packing district.

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  2. Joanne Sisco says:
    May 19, 2020 at 6:59 am

    An interesting collection of doors this week, Norm. This is a side of NY most of us would never see. I especially liked the little cabinet and the doors from the Cloisters with a leaping animal (a dog?) on them.

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  3. jessicasblog45 says:
    May 18, 2020 at 11:53 am

    I haven’t been to NYC in years. My fiance lives in NJ and the last time I went to NYC we saw an off-broadway show. Love the silver shiny gate.

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  4. travtrails says:
    May 18, 2020 at 1:52 am

    New York is one of my favourite cities. Maybe next time I will post doors of New York. This time round I am re-posting Rumtek Monastary and its colorful doors.

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  5. Jennie says:
    May 17, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Another great mix of doors.

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  6. TiongHan says:
    May 17, 2020 at 5:20 am

    Hi Norm, I have just nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award.
    https://studiotionghan.com/2020/05/17/the-sunshine-blogger-award-nomination/
    I so hope you will accept this.
    All the best,
    TH

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 18, 2020 at 9:30 am

      Thanks for thinking of me but I don’t participate in blogging awards. Please feel free to pass it on to someone who will make better use of the extra exposure 🙂

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  7. undiscoverdimagesamongstus2 - Photos by Gordon says:
    May 16, 2020 at 4:06 am

    I can see why you would like to re-visit NYC again, someday when it’s safe. Beautiful door finds, Norm.
    I’m late in posting again so here’s my contribution: https://undiscoverdimagesamongstus2.wordpress.com/2020/05/16/more-doors-in-tangier/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 16, 2020 at 11:13 am

      Thanks Gordon 🙂
      New York is close enough for us that it’s an ideal destination for a long weekend trip, or a short mini-vacation. We’ll go again for sure…one day…when it’s safe.

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  8. Brenda's Thoughts says:
    May 15, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    Great collection of doors! I really like the door to the antique refrigerator (I am guessing) with the pottery pieces on the top and the beautiful arched door standing open from the middle just below.

    They are relaxing lockdown restrictions here in France. I don’t like it much, but I did leave my apartment for the first time in several weeks to go to the store. It was a little scary, but my husband, son, and I got it done and are again pretty stocked for another stay-in. It might be some time now, but I like to remind myself when I feel stressed, that “this too shall pass.” We’ll all return to our normal doorscursions! Take care and thanks so much for hosting, Norm!

    My post is https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2020/05/15/thursday-doors-along-the-canals-in-venice/

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  9. slfinnell says:
    May 15, 2020 at 12:31 pm

    It’s always inspiring to view your Doors! My travel restrictions are financial ones as well as pandemic lol So I always appreciate the revisits!
    My link: https://katytrailcreations.com/2020/05/15/back-country-drive-thursdaydoors/

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  10. Jean Reinhardt says:
    May 15, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Your travel may be restricted but you managed to produce a great selection of doors, Norm. That metal gate is so new looking, the shine is almost blinding. Hopefully it will not be too long before you can revisit them. Here’s my post for this week, thanks.
    https://jeanreinhardt.wordpress.com/2020/05/15/thursday-doors-cavan-county-museum-12/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 16, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Thanks Jean. We saw a lot of that type of metal gate and fencing in that specific neighbourhood…very unusual. I haven’t seen it anywhere else.

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  11. lolaWi says:
    May 15, 2020 at 3:02 am

    beautiful doors in New York especially the church doors! here is mine: https://lolawi.blog/2020/05/15/wood-doors-in-barbastro/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 15, 2020 at 9:26 am

      Thank you and welcome to #ThursdayDoors. By the way, I went over and left a comment on your post but the WordPress spam filter always catches my first comment on a blog. You may have to go into the spam or pending folder in the comments tab of your blog admin tool and free me from spam prison. Cheers!

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  13. Andrew Petcher says:
    May 15, 2020 at 1:44 am

    A good selection Norm. I think I like the little cupboard most of all.
    I have stayed local this week with a disused farm building close to where I live.
    https://apetcher.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-the-disused-farm-building/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 15, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Thanks Andrew. They had a few pieces of old furniture there that were just as impressive, but then anything made of wood that’s still fully functional after 5-6 centuries impresses me 😉

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  15. Marla says:
    May 14, 2020 at 9:15 pm

    The Cloisters doors are all sorts of dreamy, Norm. I love them. I’m back in Maincy, France this week at Vaux-le-Vicomte: https://marlaonthemove.com/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-maincy-2/

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  16. Manja Mexi Mexcessive says:
    May 14, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    Another well-balanced collection, Norm. I agree, we better savour them extra slowly. One never knows. Oh my, the Cloisters! 😮 But my very favourite is the one before last. It’s so wild that it needs to be tethered. 😀

    I finally embarked on the mission to show you all the many doors of a new town for me, Vitorchiano. This is only the beginning.

    https://mexcessive.photo.blog/2020/05/15/thursday-doors-14-5-20-vitorchiano-1/

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  17. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com says:
    May 14, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Gorgeous selection, Norm! I haven’t been to New York City in many years (pre-door addition). And, you are right, it probably will be a long,long time before many of us feel comfortable enough to return. Hard to pick a favorite… but the wooden door tied open and the Chelsea Market elevators are definitely in the running.

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  18. Debbie Smyth says:
    May 14, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    Great doors, Norm. I loved enjoying them too as could be such a long time. A dreadful time but aren’t we are learning to appreciate things! I’ve got another closed door this week, but it is still a sedate and welcoming structure. https://travelwithintent.com/2020/05/14/push-to-open/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 15, 2020 at 9:19 am

      Thanks Debbie. Yes appreciation and gratitude for what we have – important things to remind ourselves of when so much has changed so quickly.

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  20. .lily says:
    May 14, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Great doors! New York is so interesting, I’ve been there a couple of times as I have a cousin who lives there. Here’s mine, https://miscellaneousmusingsofamiddleagedmind.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-may-14-2020/

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  21. JT Twissel says:
    May 14, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Some great shots! The door with the fly (roach?) over it and the word COST on the wall – is quite strange for a door in a meat packing district.

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 15, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Thanks Jan. Yes it appeared to be some sort of trendy night club that did look out of place in that neighborhood, which I assume is part of what made it trendy 😉

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  22. DrJunieper says:
    May 14, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    Some very interesting doors here, Norm. The brown oven or heating thing, I love.They remind me of the tiled stoves they used to have in Germany to heat one’s house in winter.
    https://wp.me/p9EWyp-1XE

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  23. Ally Bean says:
    May 14, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Oh I do like 27 & 28. Nice doors side-by-side, waiting for… something to happen I suppose.

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  25. Photographias says:
    May 14, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    Such a eclectic collection 🙂
    Here is mine:
    https://photographias.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-obidos/

    Liked by 1 person

  26. John Hric says:
    May 14, 2020 at 10:48 am

    Doors with carving, an antique cupboard, walls with graffiti, and a door held open with a string. Almost enough to make me want to go to NY. Almost. Nice collection Norm !

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  27. Oh, the Places We See says:
    May 14, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Great variety!!! From sleek and modern to funky to shabby. I’m wondering what Love Spray is, but that’s another whole story, I suppose! Thanks for always good doors.

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  28. Teresa says:
    May 14, 2020 at 9:44 am

    Thanks for sharing Norm. Wish I could go to New York one day. Here’s mine https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2020/05/14/beach-boxes/

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  29. I. J. Khanewala says:
    May 14, 2020 at 9:38 am

    Lovely collection. New York City is always interesting to walk around. If you are unsure of when you will next go there, from half a world away I wonder if I’ll ever do it again.

    Here is the oldest photo of a door I could dredge up: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/walking-through-trento/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 15, 2020 at 8:48 am

      Thanks. Lots of unknowns in the future. Hopefully the scientists get a vaccine figured out quickly and we can have the chance to wander and roam again soon 😉

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  30. Snowbird of Paradise says:
    May 14, 2020 at 9:36 am

    Thanks for more of your great photos, Norm. I was pleased to be reminded of the trip I once took to New York.

    Here is a photo I took a couple of years ago of the door to a business that sold decorative ceramic tiles.
    http://snowbirdofparadise.com/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-609-south-1st-street-san-jose-ca/

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  31. analogphotobug says:
    May 14, 2020 at 9:34 am

    I’ve been to the Cloisters also. Hmmmmm, maybe I need to dig through my old photos. But in any case here is my Door for today, At the Denver University club:
    https://myvintagecamerasblog.com/2020/05/14/the-university-club-denver/

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  32. Sheree says:
    May 14, 2020 at 9:04 am

    Fantastic selection! I love the shiny steel one.

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  33. sustainabilitea says:
    May 14, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Some glorious doors in the Cloister, Norm, and that second doors is really shiny. No shabby chic there! 🙂 I’m doing a door-scursion in our house today.

    https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-indoors-2/

    janet

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  34. susurrus says:
    May 14, 2020 at 8:55 am

    Nice to see these New York doors. I have a fondness for the city and it has been awful to see all the suffering there. My favourites include the wooden church doors with relief decoration and the lift doors, though the numbers on them are a puzzle. You’ve reminded me that NY was my first experience of lifts that did not go to every floor.

    My post is from a city too:
    https://susanrushton.net/2020/05/14/barcelona-bar-ropeworks-district-liverpool/

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  35. Dr Alfred Prunesquallor says:
    May 14, 2020 at 8:54 am

    Great variety this week Norm. I like the cupboard in the church (?) with plate on top. Wondered if it was a confessional… My pictures of Venetian doors are coming to an end soon. Latest:
    https://drprunesquallor279704606.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-love-in-the-time-of-corona-8/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 14, 2020 at 10:01 am

      Thanks Ian. Yes it’s some sort of cupboard, pantry, or hutch and the really impressive thing is it’s probably about 400 years old.

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  36. TiongHan says:
    May 14, 2020 at 8:41 am

    hey Norm, fabulous collection again. I particularly like 14th street station and the one below
    https://studiotionghan.com/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-14-may-whats-behind-that-door/

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  38. Dan Antion says:
    May 14, 2020 at 8:21 am

    These are great doors, Norm! I love the Cloisters and it was great seeing those doors again. That worn wooden door that’s tied open is a great door photo. Sometimes it’s the door, sometimes it’s the photographer. This is a great example of the later.

    My post is about the removal of a not so beautiful old door – https://nofacilities.com/2020/05/14/one-new-door-thursdaydoors/

    Thanks for keeping this show on the road. Stay well my friend.

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  39. scooj says:
    May 14, 2020 at 7:56 am

    New York doors are wonderful. I particularly like that amazing chrome gate near the top of the post.

    I have recycled some street art doors from 2016 this week – not posted before on Thursday doors though: https://scooj.org/2020/05/14/thursday-doors-14-may-2020/

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  40. marianallen says:
    May 14, 2020 at 7:41 am

    Oh, THE CLOISTERS! I love NYC so much! I’ve only been there twice, but I feel like it’s my home town. Isn’t that crazy? Thanks for the virtual visit. A story goes with my “door” this week, since it’s Story A Day May: https://marianallen.com/2020/05/knock-on-wood-thursdaydoors-storyadaymay/

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    • Norm 2.0 says:
      May 14, 2020 at 9:31 am

      Thanks Marian. Whenever I go to New York I always try to check out things I haven’t seen or done before and The Cloisters was the best new discovery from our last trip down there.

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  42. Anne Fraser @theplatinumline.blog says:
    May 14, 2020 at 6:12 am

    Here is mine https://www.theplatinumline.blog/social-distancing-for-v-e-day-in-bristol/ I would not fancy visiting New York at the moment either.

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