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There's no porch, so step carefully. An extremely old building reveals a mishmash of architectural details, from the red brick, to what appears to be concrete or stucco, and a fine handcrafted screen door from long ago. This is an image I photographed in 2005, southern Colorado, and for years I never paid attention to the structures other than a quick photograph. Now, in 2022, I have decided to share these images, but have no way of knowing more about the building since I no longer live in that little rural community. I may have to take a road trip to re-photograph and research. The details of that wooden screen are gorgeous. I appreciate the attention to detail and craftsmanship its creator took.

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