Thursday Doors – New England Reds

Whenever I’m in New England, my eye is caught by the reds of church doors, barns, old mill factories, covered bridges, colonial homes, and brick-sided buildings.

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, farmers looking to shield their barn’s wood from the elements created a cheap and easy-to-make paint recipe consisting of linseed oil, milk, lime, and red iron oxide that formed a rusty red-colored mixture. It is thought that these same farmers used the leftover red paint on their church doors. Red paint spread in popularity in New England due to its functionality and convenience, becoming an American tradition that continues to this day.

Here are a few Throwback Thursday Doors and historic buildings from my past visits to New England.

New Hartford Church Red Door Final — Episcopal Church – New Hartford, CT

Collinsville Church Red Door Final — Congregational Church – Collinsville, CT

Riverton Red Door — Hitchcock Fine Furniture Store – Riverton, CT

Mystic Red Door 2 — Fun Retail Door – Mystic, CT

Historic Ensign Bickford Building - Avon CT LR — Historic Ensign Bickford Building – Avon, CT

Bygone Wandering Moose Cafe - West Cornwall CT LR — Bygone Wandering Moose Cafe – Cornwall, CT

Norman Rockwell House - Stockbridge MA LR — Norman Rockwell House – Stockbridge, MA

Collinsville Axe Factory – Collinsville, CT

Inspiration: Thursday Doors

18 thoughts on “Thursday Doors – New England Reds”

Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com
July 30, 2020 at 3:53 pm

I love all the red! The axe factory is fabulous!

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1. Note to Traveler
  July 30, 2020 at 5:58 pm
  
  The axe factory is home to antique shops, artists, and small businesses. Very cool place.
  
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Norm 2.0
July 30, 2020 at 5:01 pm

Fun collection of typical New England doors.
Your shot of the Wandering Moose Café begs the question though: what does a moose do when it’s not wandering? 😉

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1. Note to Traveler
  July 30, 2020 at 5:56 pm
  
  I know I’m not in California when I go back East! Maybe the moose stopped for a cup of coffee? LOL. Have you seen a moose in person? I came across a huge wandering Moose in Maine, and carefully backed away.
  
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Teresa
July 31, 2020 at 1:30 am

That first door and that one with the Queen of Hearts are my favourites.

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Yeah, Another Blogger
July 31, 2020 at 7:45 am

Farmers used milk as part of the mixture to make paint. Very interesting!

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100 Country Trek
August 13, 2020 at 12:23 pm

Very creative idea..red doors.

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1. Note to Traveler
  August 13, 2020 at 12:48 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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