Doors of Ashland: Part 1

One of my favorite front doors in Ashland, this beautiful door is on Plaza Avenue.

Doors of Ashland: Part 1

Beautiful and artistic Doors of Ashland

Historic Doors of Ashland.

Unusual and fun Doors of Ashland.

Photo essay published April 2023.

Do you remember the colorful “Doors of Ashland” poster from the 1990s? Here’s a photo of the poster.

Doors of Ashland poster, 1995; the photographer was Betty Fulton Hansen.
Doors of Ashland poster, 1995; the photographer was Betty Fulton Hansen.

I have been taking photos of beautiful and historic “doors of Ashland” since starting this WalkAshland website five years ago. Because of that, some of the doors shown in this photo essay may not look the same now as when I took the photo. I hope you will enjoy this creative journey through Part 1 of my “doors of Ashland” photos.

Doors of Ashland are BEAUTIFUL

This stunning, artistic front door on Granite Street was built by Larry Bishop in 2019.
This stunning, artistic front door on Granite Street was built by Larry Bishop in 2019. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)
This is a modern stained glass entry door on Park Ridge Place.
This is a modern stained glass entry door on Park Ridge Place. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2022)
Wood, glass and copper make this C Street front door stand out
Wood, glass and copper make this C Street front door stand out. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2023)
One of my favorite front doors in Ashland, this beautiful door is on Plaza Avenue.
One of my favorite front doors in Ashland, this beautiful door is on Plaza Avenue. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2022)

Doors of Ashland are HISTORIC

Unusual front door at this 1925 house on High Street.
Unusual front door at this 1925 house on High Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)
This is the original front door of the oldest house in Ashland (on East Main Street), renovated 1973 - 1974.
This is the original front door of the oldest house in Ashland (on East Main Street), renovated 1973 – 1974. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019.

Read my photo essay about “The oldest house in Ashland (and the banister that saved it)” HERE.

This close-up photo shows the thickness of the solid wood original front door.
This close-up photo shows the thickness of the solid wood original front door. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)
Interesting door at this 1900 house on Allison Street. I don't know if the door is original from 1900.
Interesting door at this 1900 house on Allison Street. I don’t know if the door is original from 1900. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)

Business doors of Ashland that will brighten your day

I love this large commercial front door at 115 E Main Street, where you will find Sew Creative quilt shop.
I love this large commercial front door at 115 E Main Street, where you will find Sew Creative quilt shop. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2020)
Bright entrance doors for The Black Sheep pub on the Plaza.
Bright entrance doors for The Black Sheep pub on the Plaza. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)
You will find an uplifting front door at Morningstar Healing Arts office on Washington Street
You will find an uplifting front door at Morningstar Healing Arts office on Washington Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)
Looking out the balcony doors of Brickroom restaurant.
Looking out the balcony doors of Brickroom restaurant. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)
Carved wood door of Oberon's Restaurant and Bar on the Plaza
Carved wood door of Oberon’s Restaurant and Bar on the Plaza. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)

Doors of Ashland are FUN

Halloween theme front door and entry on Sixth Street.
A funny Halloween-time front door and entry on Sixth Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)
Halloween and autumn theme front door and entry on Wightman Street.
Here is a Halloween-time and autumn theme front door and entry on Wightman Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2019)
Tree House Books Gnome home door.
Finally, here is a tiny, hidden doorway to a Gnome’s home. You will find it inside Tree House Books. If you are the right age (meaning “young at heart”), you can open the door and look inside. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2021)

If you liked the Doors of Ashland photos, you might also enjoy my Classic Cars in Ashland photos, which you will find HERE.

4 Comments
  • Richard H Tunzat
    Posted at 08:13h, 16 April Reply

    Great collection of doors, thanks for the tour

  • Alice Mallory
    Posted at 23:05h, 15 April Reply

    Fantastic, Peter! You continue to open doors for all of us.

  • Holly Freeman
    Posted at 10:35h, 06 April Reply

    Gréât to see these creative and beautiful doors.

  • John Frank
    Posted at 11:37h, 03 April Reply

    I really enjoyed seeing these dooors…some I have even been thru!

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