Sunday, September 8, 2013

Who Has Walked Through Here?

Do you live in a older house with a original door?
My house built in 1903 has a newer door,
but at 1515 it is the original door from 1896
it is oval glass with some ornate trim
As my cousin said on FB one day with a picture on the porch
"amazing when you think of the people who have passed through there"
She was so right.

I wonder about the first time my Grandparents walked through that door?
April 21, 1926
Or the last time they passed through that door.

I know all 4 of my Great Grandparents passed through that door.
The door was opened to greet guest at Christmas, for my Great Grandparents 50th Anniversary,
as my Dad left for WWII, to welcome him back home, to greet friends, to greet strangers and for my Aunt's weddings.
Oh if that door could talk.....


when I bought the house in 2009 I could not wait to take the old blinds off the door,
oops I did not realize my Grandmother had put them up.
But I like the open look.
That is me on my sweet Uncle Don's lap.

Most of all I love to see someone come through the door who has not been there since my Grandparents live there.
I am so glad it is the same ole door
So, who has passed through your door?






30 comments:

ann said...

What a neat thought. Our house is only 20 years old, but had 4 previous owners and I really do suppose that anyone interesting really passed through my front door--or the back door either, but a door as old as 1515's must have some history and it is so beautiful.

Pam~ Virginia Retro said...

How wonderful to have your family home with so much history! The door is gorgeous. Love those drapes in the photo, so retro!

:) Pam

Lottie said...

Such a beautiful door! And what a wonderful thought of all the people who have come thru that door!

Perfectly Printed said...

What a lovely perspective... I've have never looked at my front door that way... Love this post....it's a great question!

Shortbread and Ginger said...

What a lovely post. Our house was built in the 1870s, so lots of interesting people will have passed through. Must do more research into its history soon.
Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

Susie said...

I am fairly sure our door is an original also. Not as pretty as yours though. The people who built this house and 2 other owners have passed through the door. Ted bear and I are the owners now. We have thought of changing it, many times, but have not. This house was built in 1952.
I love your old family photos so much.xoxo,Susie

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Hi Anne,
I always love your posts, and this one is no exception. Love the door and I can tell that is you on your Uncle's lap. How cute!
So sorry to hear that your cousin Bob passed. :(
My prayers are with you,
Gina

sweetvintageofmine said...

Such a sweet post and a most beautiful door!! I like the blinds removed as well...too pretty to hide all the detail! And love the pic of you and your uncle...precious! Thank you for your prayers..Blessings~~~Roxie

FABBY'S LIVING said...

What a lovely and sentimental post and I also love the beautiful 'historic' door! You are so fortunate to have your family home with so many wonderful memories told to you and of your own experience, like the adorable photo of you and sweet uncle! I love the material of the drapes, they remind me of our home in Astoria-Queens. Thanks for your sweet and kind visit. Yes, you should mix and match for blue transferware.
FABBY

xinex said...

So much history...the door is beautiful and what beautiful memories to ponder.....Christine

Decor To Adore said...

Oh what beautiful sentiment! Many wonderful people have passed through my door in the year we have lived here. :)

Karen said...

That door is beautiful, the history it holds is amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Ann, what a gorgeous door! I too love old doors and I love to think of all the people have entered through them! Old doors are kind of like a road map. Leading the way into a happy home. Love the picture of you and your uncle. I would love if you shared this with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

Victorian1885 said...

Lovely door with so many memories....

Ruth said...

Those curtains are very like the ones that were in my house as a child! Pink flowers and black leaves. I love the oval opening on the door, such beautiful carving.

Missy Shay said...

What a sweet post! What a blessing to be able to live in the family home!

LV said...

Loved going back in history and opening old doors with you and family.

Jeanne said...

Hello Ann, Your post is so precious. The door is beautiful and I imagine it would have wonderful memories to tell over so many years. This is the sweetest post. What an awesome thing to have a home with so much family love and history. Thank you for sharing your door today.
xo, Jeanne

Terry Johnson said...

Love your door and the story to go along with it. Your pictures remind me of my great grandmother's house and the precious memories. Oh, if those doors could talk!

Unknown said...

How wonderful! Glad you have so many photo's of your past..If I had only been a tad smarter I would still have all our photo's...Oh well! Life is wonderful!

Sue McPeak said...

Your memories of your grandparents house are so wonderful and this post about the door is so full of priceless memories. Love the picture of you and your uncle...with the blinds over the door. LOL...I'd have taken them down, too. What a beautiful door in so many ways.
Sue CollectInTexasGal~Today's Post~
Mind Messin' Scarecrow Stitchin'

Ivy and Elephants said...

The door is just gorgeous, and so much better with no blinds. I envy you your forever family home that has known so much love and history. It must feel like a warm hug every time you walk through that door.
Hugs,
Patti

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