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Door Prizes

Door Prizes
This was a large stately house on a prominent hill which can still be seen today from a major modern highway.
It saddens me to see it in such deplorable condition. It has many doors and each room is filled with mementos from the family who lived here long ago.

History: This house was built around 1904 by John McFayden, a horse rancher and telegraph operator for the CPR.
It was a palace for its time and place with indoor plumbing and steam heating and a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

GTC 2012

Heather Loewenhardt

Gord MacEachern

Love this Heather, wish there was a house like that near by here that I could explore with the camera. Beautiful capture!

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July 31, 2012

Michelle Alton

I keep seeing ads for a photo contest featuring urban dn rural decay. This would be a GREAT entry.

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July 31, 2012

Monnie Ryan

Terrific capture, Heather, and love the title!

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July 31, 2012

Tammy Espino

So sad to see that! It is an awesome composition though :)

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July 31, 2012

frank w. degenhardt

I can never understand why places like this are abandoned and let go to ruins. Love the title, enjoyed reading about the history of the place, beautifully composed with the doorways. Gorgeous colors and amazing textures. Sad to see, but your camera work is incredible my friend.

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August 01, 2012

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Wonderful detail in this fantastic shot, Heather. Too bad it was left in ruin.

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August 01, 2012

- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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Judging from the colors and details shown here, this must have been such a showcase house during its time. It's just a pity, it's all run down.

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August 02, 2012

Jeffrey R. Bange

Great find and presentation Heather, absolutely love the color of the old doors.

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August 02, 2012

Mary K. Robison

What severe reversal of fortune could have befallen the builder/owner, causing him and his family to abandon this mansion?
So sad to see good things go bad.
Your capture of its present condition stirs such strong feelings, Heather. At its best, that's what a great photo (and its photographer) can do.

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August 11, 2012

- Nancy L. Green

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