The always lovely Norm from Norm 2.0 has a great weekly feature called, “Thursday Doors”. He invites fellow bloggers to share unique and interesting doors that we happen upon.
During my visit a few months ago to the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, I came upon this little gem. This door leads to the “Travel Bureau” office. During the ‘Golden Age of Travel’, passengers could purchase tickets for other modes of transportation.
For example, let’s suppose a well-heeled couple was traveling from Southampton, England to New York City (the Queen Mary took 1,200 cross-Atlantic voyages on this route). They might want to purchase train tickets to travel to Chicago.
Why, even theater tickets or hotel reservations could be made behind this lovely door!
Can you see the etched glass on the door and windows? This style of decor is all over the ship. So is the beautiful art deco (as you can see with the signage in this photo).
I wonder what it was like to be sailing aboard this phenomenal ship, book tickets for a Broadway show in New York City, and then take a train trip across the country. A delightful experience, no doubt!
Oh, yes, an excellent find. Must have been quite a journey and a rather expensive one as well. Think of the long, leisurely trip vs the plane ride these days. Advantages and disadvantages to each but so very different.
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Hi Janet, thank you so much! Oh yes, I was thinking that as well. It would have been incredible but definitely advantages and disadvantages as you mentioned! Cher xo
Those are amazing!
Isn’t it cool, Holly? Thank you! Cher xo
Very cool Cher! xo
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A very special door indeed. Not only the look but also its history.
Oh yes, I know that many a passenger/political figure/Golden Age celebrity walked through those doors! Wouldn’t it have e been amazing to see? Cher xo
Oh, yes, and only imagining it brings those vibes back in some way.
It most certainly does, Erika! And isn’t that cool? Cher xo
Very cool, Cher! Have a great Friday 😊
I think you are now well into Saturday so have a great Saturday! 🙂 Thank you, dear Erika! Cher xo
Haha, you are absoluely right, Cher! Thank you and so are you meanwhile. Have a great weekend. Lots of love 💖
Right back at you, my dear! Thank you! Cher xo
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These are really lovely doors. I particularly like the world map on the glass.
Aren’t they something? Yes, I thought that was very striking! Thank you!! Cher xo
Oh what a nice touch of putting the maps in the etched glass like that. Good find Cher 🙂
I thought it was too, Norm! Why thank you so much!! Cher xo