In front of the door is a triangle in the road that marks the site of an old Native American “castle”, so called because there was a wall around it. The door is at 5 Ninth Avenue, NYC.
A little history: Fort Gansevoort early 19c. and before that Native Americans lived there.
Sorry, my blog had some issues (my comments didn’t stick) last two weeks, but I think I solved it yesterday, so if I haven’t replied, sorry – this was what was going on.
Beautiful weathered look with the bare branches.
I wonder about the following – the name of the fort is “old Dutch” and this is the red brick the Dutch houses used to have (even in my younger years).
Is there a connection somewhere between the Native American and Dutch in previous centuries? (you don’t have to research – only if you know if off hand…)
Great post, Sherry!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes I do know the history and the Dutch word fort. My husband gives the history in his tour. See the 2 new links i posted above. It was a Fort and the home of a Sachem. Thanks Jesh.
LikeLike
Thank you Sherry!
LikeLike
Great photographs, Sherry.
LikeLike
Thank you Jean.
LikeLike
I love the vines twining around the doors. I’m excited because I just planted three varieties of annual vines in potting soil/seed starter for this year’s garden. I doubt they’ll grow as exuberantly as the ones you photographed, but I can hope.
LikeLike
Those vines have been there for more than 20 years. Hope you get nice cover in much less time than that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The name appears to be Dutch for “goose ford.” I see that Peter Gansevoort was the maternal grandfather of Herman Melville.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s correct. Melville worked nearby collecting excise taxes. My husband leads a history tour.
LikeLike
No doubt a magical history tour.
LikeLike
LOL
LikeLike
Ooo, that door needs some love! Must be something when all the vine are blooming.
janet
LikeLike
It is better green. I like the patina on the door.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m pretty sure I saw this one the last time I was done there. It’s got that great weathered look to it.
Nice shots 🙂
LikeLike
It’s around the corner from us. Thanks. Good Samsung 8+ and Lightroom.
LikeLiked by 1 person