Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Stone Library Doorway

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This is a doorway to the Stone Library on the grounds of the Adams Mansion. This doorway leads out to the formal gardens on the grounds. I can only imagine taking a stroll in the garden with a tome in hand . . . This library was the scene of a rare book theft about 10 years ago. I like the Siberian Squill blooming at the doorstep. I guess there isn't very much foot traffic here.

13 comments:

George Townboy said...

Awesome shot!

USelaine said...

A delightful shot and caption of the detail of the place.

magiceye said...

wow!! an eyecatching sight indeed!

Janet Kincaid said...

Wow! Don't moments like this make you wish you could transport back into time and look right into the minds of men and women like John and Abigail Adams? Fabulous photo!

Anonymous said...

If I had to choose an interesting photo that made me want to have a look at the place, your photo today would be the one I selected. I find it just flat-out fascinating.

Please, whatever you do, don't visit my blog today (Wednesday) as I lost my mind, I think owing to medicine from hospital stay, and posted some really gross stuff.

Abraham Lincoln in Brookville, Ohio

alice said...

A very nice door, I always enjoy shots of doors and windows!

MJ said...

Love the shot! Makes me want to visit the library immediately :P

Bergson said...

i like this door

a beautifull wall

The Lone Beader® said...

That is beautiful!!! :D

Jilly said...

beautiful. I love that the curtains sort of match the brickwork. beautiful doorway - super photo.

Olivier said...

cette porte est superbe, je la trouve très poétique.

That door is superb, I find it very poetic.

• Eliane • said...

I like this one alot. Great colors!!

raf said...

Great shot. Beautiful photo!

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