Chicago Doors: To Former Glory by auntietk
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Description
These doors in Chicago were in the process of being restored to their former glory. Notice the scaffolding in the reflection.
The person reflected in the middle of the image is me, of course, taking the picture. The person on the left is Corey, undoubtedly taking an amazing shot with a point of view to die for. Edit note: that IS Marilyn on the right! :)
This was practically right next door to where we had coffee that September Saturday afternoon in Chicago. I'm sure Chip or Corey will know what building this is. Given the emblems on the bottom of the doors, I'm thinking a theater, maybe an opera house, something like that.
I'd love to see it when it's done!
Comments (25)
Faemike55
It's great that people take the time to restore such works to their former glory. and of course having people like you to capture these wonderful works of art.
hipps13
cool to look at to see the wonderful colors wonderful capture, Tara May warm hugs and love, Linda Kaye
barbdennist
Yes, it would be fun to see the before and after pictures of these doors. You have such a talent for making any picture interesting.
blinkings
Nice shot of a work in progress my friend.
bazza
Lovely capture Tara these doors look great, well done!!
beachzz
Do I see Corey on the left and is that me on the right? I remember this place so well, another magic moment on the streets of Chicago!!
wysiwig
Verdigris and wood, what a wonderful combination. It looks like a harp at the bottom of the door which would suggest a music house. Nice capture.
bmac62
Do wish I had made that trip. But everything seems to happen for a reason:) Your door series from Chicago has become locally famous. Next you need to add doors from Seattle and a few other cities...always another challenge around the corner isn't there...but then that's what keeps a photo gallery alive and well. Great job tk.
babuci
I realy like the rustic look of this entry.
Katraz
Nice shot of some great doors.
durleybeachbum
Faded Elegance. Which is how a structural engineer once decribed my house(!) Such good news that it will be restored..I'm sure one of you will show us!
helanker
OH that seems to be a beautiful door and I bet even more beautiful when it is restored :-) Yes I see you both :-)))
Meisiekind
Wonderful! You will have to go back to see the finished product yourself! Great image of this once glorious entrance! :)
debbielove
Its good to have a series that becomes 'famous!' And your door one has done it for you.. Well done.. The bronze (or brass) will look fabulous after the restoration... Rob
danapommet
You do need to go back and update this shot. I would love to see this all polished up and as good as new. Nicely done. Dana
bugatti
nice ...
lucindawind
gorgeous! Happy Easter :)
MrsRatbag
So beautiful, they used to really know how to make an entrance! It could be a hotel, too, often those are quite luxurious... Excellent capture!
emmecielle
Wonderful capture! :)
ocoee53
I'm glad you caught this while it still shows the marks of age. I'm sure this will look fine all polished, but I do like the patina on the bronze.
watapki66
Wonderful shot!
KatesFriend
These bear a very striking resemblance to the main entrance to Union Station in Toronto - though at Union Station, the entrance is much wider and there were a least twice as many doors. This was prior to modernization as automatic doors had to be added about 20 years ago. However, some of the old antique doors are still in place on the sides. I love how the patina-like green blends with the colour of the old wood. Very nice.
anmes
From about the 20s..or perhaps bit earlier. So much to see with a zoom. yes..you must go back to check on the progress. love the shot, full of interest.
cfulton
Wonderful tones and textures, Clive
Merrylee
Great shot...