The lovely Norm from Norm 2.0 has a fun weekly feature called, “Thursday Doors”. He invites fellow bloggers to share interesting and unique doors that we happen to see during our travels.
The photo above is of a magnificent door I recently saw at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Despite the simplicity of the actual ‘door’, the grandeur of its surroundings is stunning. This hotel is like none I have ever seen. With varied architecture styles (mixture of Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical and Moorish) you might think it would be too eclectic; however, they work really well together.
I felt as if I had literally stepped back in time when I opened this door. I felt like I had entered a time machine to one of the most opulent eras in American history.
The Biltmore opened its (many) beautiful doors in 1923, and was home to the first Academy Awards.
Interestingly, I usually prefer a more stream-lined architectural style, such as art deco; however, in the case of The Biltmore, I’m definitely a fan.
What do you think about this style?
The Chicago Files 
Wow, that’s really elaborate! Beautiful door! xo
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Isn’t it just, Holly? Thank you, my dear! Cher xo
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that’s baroque , am I correct Cher? xo
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Yes, it sure is, Holly! In fact, some of the work was done by the same architect who design areas of the Vatican and the White House (if I am not mistaken). Good eye, my dear! Thank you! Cher xo
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Well, it looks very baroque but wasn’t sure! It’s a beauty!
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I agree, Holly! There is so much to look at in this hotel that I was afraid I’d miss something cool to photograph! LOL Cher xo
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xo
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😘💗
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What a fabulous entrance. Love those pillars.
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Isn’t it beautiful, Jean? Me too! Thank you! Cher xo
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Magnificent, indeed! ❤
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Is sure is, isn’t it, Bette? Thank you! Cher xo
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Have a wonderful week, Cher! ❤
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And you as well, Bette! Thank you! Cher xo
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Now, that’s style!
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I agree John! Thank you! Cher xo
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Cher, a spectacular visual feast ! At first glance, I thought it was a Church. Such beautiful architecture, I can imagine staying for a weekend and ordering Room Service for a midnight snack!
ThankYou for sharing and have a lovely vacation there!
Cheers!
Quiche 🇨🇦
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Why thank you, dearie! Yes, yesterday for “Wordless Wednesday” Hugh from Wales said the same thing about the lobby! It is such a magnificent building! Apparently the actual Oscar statue idea was sketched on a napkin in one of the ballrooms (could be the one in this pic)! Back in Chicago now! Thanks so much, Quiche! Cher xo
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A classic beauty. Thanks for sharing this awesome find 🙂
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Ah, thanks so much, Norm! Cher xo
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That’s a beautiful entrance.
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I agree, Dan! Thank you so much for stopping by! Cher xo
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Ooo, la, la! That’s quite a beauty!
janet
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I agree my dear! Thank you! Cher xo
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