From the computer ‘vault’ this Thursday Doors, I’m presenting a donation door that I hope to see in person some day. Until then, I hope you’ll enjoy this little taste of Chicago from my daughter’s latest conference trip. She sure hit a home run with this one!
A great portrayal is hard to beat when conveying the story behind a great set of doors.
The Palmer House Lobby is pretty lavish. I wish the lights had a little less glare to see the fixtures. But even so, they definitely spared no expense here.
Now that’s a ‘spensive door! Fenced off for good reason. I’m pretty sure most folks would have all stopped to photograph it to avoid staring.
To sum it up, I think lots of Thursday Doors are a result of not wanting to be caught staring at the wonderful doors we find. I hope you’ll stop over at Norm 2.0 and check out his doors as they’re always wonderful. He’ll tell you where to find the rest of his followers as well.
Katy Trail Creations 
Wow – I have never seen a “real estate door” before and this might be the most expensive door I have seen – and weighs half ton? Might be heaviest door too-
Nice but if Chicago history – return to grandeur indeed (happy Thursday)
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I have only been to Chicago once and only got a car ride view down Lake Shore Drive. That has been some years ago so next time I’ll be prepared with an agenda. lol Thanks for the drop in!
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Same here – when i go again – have a few must see place and this Peacock Door might make the list
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These are fabulous!
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Thank you š
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I’ve been there and have photographed that one too. I don’t remember it being roped off back then but this was in 2012, I think.
Yes, that lobby is breathtaking too. It was nice of your daughter to share this š
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I bet itās twice as nice in person! Thanks! š
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What a glorious door!! I must find out where it is in Chicago and see it soon.
janet
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Would definitely be worthwhile I think šš»Thank you!
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Wow – that is a wonderful door, and a beautiful lobby. Thanks to your daughter.
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Thank you! And definitely sending the compliments her wayš
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Wow!!! I could actually see the peacock. That must be something to see in person. Nice!
Pat
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Thanks so much!
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This Peacock Door has to be one of my favorites. If you come to Chicago, do a Chicago Architecture Foundation (http://www.architecture.org) tour. That’s where I first learned all about the Palmer House history.
Also, visit the Drieshaus Museum, which is a gorgeous mansion. They offer summer walking tours and I loved their tours about domestic servants.
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That is really great info! Sounds like a great way to see Chicago and I hope I get a chance to do that. Will keep you posted š
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How exciting to read this as my daughter will be spending her summer in Chicago (internship) and I hope to visit. This will def be on the ‘must see’ list. Thank you for sharing!!!
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Sounds like a plan! š Best wishes to your daughter too!
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Whoa, lavish would be a good word for it – they didn’t spare costs it seems like! Thanks so much for coming by:)
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Thatās definitely a great door description!
Always enjoy visiting your blog š
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