Irvington is an Indianapolis neighborhood just off Washington Street, and its most notable landmark is the Irvington United Methodist Church. It’s sat in a circle, like so:
Left, the 1916 draft — Right, Google Maps 2009 — This link is where I got the photo, and you can read more about it there.
Here’s photo as we approach the circle:
photo taken by my assistant, moomalade the intrepid punkin
It was the private home of Butler University staff members James Dorsey Forrest followed by Thomas Carr Howe before it became a church in 1924. It’s commonly referred to as the church on the circle.
I know you may have wanted or expected to see a photo of the front doors to the church, but you’re outta luck, because I found the side doors more interesting. Behold the Tudor Revival in all its splendor:
many attractive details
#ThursdayDoors is part of an inspired post series run by Norm Frampton. To view other interesting doors, click the link and see what others are posting today.
joeyfullystated 
Good choice on the door Joey, that is beautiful! I like the trim and the structure of the roof. I like the history bits too because when I looked at this I thought – it doesn’t look like a church.
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Nice one! Like the repeating arches in the trim and portico.
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That is a great door. I like the shape of it and the little rectangles of glass at the top. 🙂
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Same as Dan my first thought was “that’s not a church”, so thanks for the ‘splainin you did on that.
And congrats to your assistant Moomalade for the photo skills; Keeping the horizon line straight is the 1st rule of photography 🙂
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That is one handsome door. I find it amazing the effort people put into construction not so long ago. Who would go to the trouble of recessing a door that way. Is that poured concrete or carved stone?
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I think poured, given the time frame and the lines, but I wouldn’t swear to it.
I know, right? It’s hard to hang a door, I cannot imagine the expertise these people must have had.
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Nice door / nice doors! I also want to have an assistant who takes the pictures. Makes life much more comfortable 🙂
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Haha, thanks! I really couldn’t drive AND take the photo, and we sure weren’t going to stand in the middle of a four-lane road 😛
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Just lovely. ❤️
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Love it! It reminds me of the original Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s Tudor Revival, too, although I didn’t know that name when I visited my friend there. I always loved that style, because I associate it with getting well. heh
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That makes total sense to me 😀 Thanks!
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Handsome door, archway and overhang. And, it’s always good to have assistants ready to help. 🙂
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If the side door is this lovely, what must the front door/s be like? 🙂 Nicely done, assistant!
janet
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The front doors are not nearly as interesting.
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Interesting details!
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I think it’s interesting too. I like the contrasting textures, lines, and the weathered wood of the portico.
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The building holds such stories to tell. Thank you for letting us know of its path it led and its transformations. Joey, I like the door in all its “glory!” Perfect little notches along the undersidr of the roof above the door.
I am a little crazy but that little arch above the door reminds me of a cuckoo clock window or double door. Wouldn’t it be cool if the ledge was big enough for a little wren or sparrow to sit on it? 🙂
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Great to see the comparison with the two maps Joey.
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Thanks 🙂
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Great door! I love the architectural details!
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Me too, thanks, Lori 🙂
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You are most welcome, Joey 🙂
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