The intricacy and variety in the architecture of homes and businesses in Astoria is fantastic. These are some doorways and entryways that have captured my imagination during walks around town. Every building has a story, with the entrance its opening line.
What attracts my interest? It might be the bright color of a door, the historical architecture, the patina of the hardware, the signage, the beautiful plantings, or a unique archway that makes an entrance memorable. In each case, someone put thought and care into the presentation.
I love a gate, door, or entrance that makes me wonder what’s on the other side.
I capture random images on my walks. What’s fun and interesting is to tour Astoria with architectural historian Eric Wheeler. He speaks about the features that denote specific styles of architecture, the history of Astoria’s buildings and neighborhoods, how architecture evolves from one style to the next, and how architecture is influenced by the broader social-political-cultural environment of a given time in history. Eric’s talks give a meaningful context to a town that has evolved generation to generation, over centuries. I always learn something new from participating in his ‘rambles’ around town.
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