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.
Inspiration: Thursday Doors
Capturing Moments 
Gorgeous! There’s just something so positive about the colour red.
Thank you, Sheree.
Lovely doors. I am a big fan of doors…(Suzanne)
Thank you, Suzanne. Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed the doors.
I love New England reds! These are all superb examples of red doors. Love, love, love the church doors, and the axe factory the best though. 😊
Hi Deborah, Those church doors are spectacular. Whenever I’m in CT, I head to Collinsville for lunch and a stroll around the Axe Factory. There’s something special about that place.
Donna
A fine selection. I especially love the Alice in Wonderland doors in Mystic.
Thanks!
Lovely New England reds
Indeed!