It's a new month and that means Theme Day. The November theme is Doorways. This old iron plated door can be found at Stenkulla in Fors. It's a door to an old root cellar. That cellar is the only remains of Stenkulla, a place with an interesting history. It is said that when the railroad from Stockholm to Nynäshamn, the Nynäsbanan was constructed, a little over a century ago, the owner of the the grocery store here, a man called Svante Vitus Karlsson (1868-1946), decided to move the building from Fors to Tungelsta, three kilometres away. The reason was obviously the location. Karlsson figured most people would now travel by train, and that his store along the old road, just south of Västerhaninge, wouldn't attract customers any more, especially as there was another grocery store just next door. People still debate whether the building was actually moved. What I do know is that Svin-Kalle ( he was a pig farmer), built a beautiful house near the railway station in Tungelsta. It's still there today. Although it has changed color and owners a few times over the years Today the building houses a few apartments and a pub. You can see a photo of the house here. And meet two of the people that live there. If you understand Swedish there's a PDF article about Stenkulla to read at Haninge.org.
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24 comments:
Beautiful choice! Cheers mate!
Just glorious.
wow, awesome door. such detail and image. what a find.
That's a very interesting history, and I'm amazed that something actually survived. Fantastic textures in your photo!
That's quite a door, although I don't think it will keep out certain little animals rooting around in the woods!
Steffe Meister - you really should do a better job of keeping up your house! Oj da! Handsome detailed doorway!
I enjoy the stories that go along with your photos. Doors like this are wonderfully eerie.
What a unique door and a great story to go with it. I clicked on the link to look at the house. Very nice. Great contribution to theme day Steffe.
This cellar door contains some of my favourite natural materials, Steffe: rock, rusty metal and decaying wood.
Why do you call it a "root" cellar? Thank you for all the historical information. It helps to add even more character to the door.
Oh fabulous! Jumping up and down fabulous! Love the door, the history, the textures, colours. Perfect for today - in fact more than perfect. Bravo.
Ah Steffe, this is a grand photo. Probably the best I've seen today. Have a great Sunday and November!
The Swedish word for this type of cellar is Potatiskällare, or Jordkällare. It was a place where you stored vegetables.
What an amazing image! Full of texture, subtle colors, mystery. An outstanding theme day entry.
Happy theme day :)
Wonderful photo Steffe .. my first thought was that this door must have a story and they you provided the story. A great post.
Wonderful shot. I'll bet it would look great in Black and White as well.
That is a great Theme Day picture! Very interesting history to go along with it too.
This is a cool doorway. Great choice for the theme day!
Nice choice. Looks like something from a horror film!
A very aged and interesting doorway (and photograph!) Lovely textures of wood and rust.
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Jättevackert och udda! Kul att hitta hit, är nyinflyttad Tungelstabo, så jag får väl utforska omgivningarna genom din blogg. :)
What a great story - perfectly matches the photo.
Great find!
Impressive door, it looks like something my granddad would do with spare wood and tin. It is absolutely familiar for something coming from so far up North... Very good choice for this Theme Day.
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