Today I have more from the Algerian embassy. The carriage house on the property suits the place well; J.R. Booth obviously went all out on building this place for his daughter back in the day. Timber on the inside would have come from his timber stands in Algonquin Park. You can view images from Booth's home here.
Inside the Carriage House were displays of art, table settings, and books and information about Algeria, along with one of the embassy staff, who I chatted with while slides of the country were being projected onto a nearby screen.
This is the view of the back of the main house.
On my way out, this window set in that wood frame really caught my eye.
Beautiful, William! I feel as though I am right there!
ReplyDeletestylishly decorated William ..... and what a long dining table ... perfect for Christmas Dinner
ReplyDeleteThey have good place.
ReplyDeleteTomás.
My favorite room would be the large bow window...
ReplyDeleteI can't get that pesky soviet embassy out of my mind!
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It certainly has character. Deb
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful window.
ReplyDeleteLinda construção. Uma exposição belíssima!
ReplyDeleteUm local lindo para uma visita. Adoraria conhecer, admirar
Uma bela contemplação através de suas exuberantes fotografias Willian
Um abraço e um bom dia
Some elegant woodwork around that glass.
ReplyDeletereally nice. i like that rounded room.
ReplyDeleteI still think it's a beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteLove the view of the back of the embassy William, there's something special about bay window rooms, must be the wider view.. The stained glass window is a treat too
ReplyDelete@Linda: seeing this place was quite a treat.
ReplyDelete@Dianne: it was quite a table!
@Tomas: I certainly think so.
@VP: it does stand out.
@Janis: yes, it just looms there in the background!
@Deb: it definitely does.
@Revrunner: I'm glad the shot of it turned out so well.
@Gracita: thank you!
@Birdman: nothing but the best. Mr. Booth was like that.
@Tex: so did I.
@Jan: I agree.
@Grace: and looking out on the garden from that window must be enjoyable.
Not only do you get to see inside the house but, you get some history about Algeria too! Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting looking building from the outside - and with lots of interesting things on the inside too by the looks of it
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I like the round terrace on the back of the main house!
ReplyDeleteI also like the stained glass. They must have nice events here.
ReplyDeleteOh look at that window. I don't know what you'd call it, an oversize bow window? Just imagine sitting there in the winter with a cuppa piping hot tea and a good book, looking at snowflakes falling!!!
ReplyDeletethat stained glass window is gorgeous. I would love one like that.
ReplyDeleteThat rounded room is unique... beautiful !
ReplyDeleteThe carriage house makes a fine art gallery. a dining able for 14? these guys knew how to have fun.
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to go to Algeria! After I've come to Canada to view their embassy, of course!
ReplyDeleteI really think it is wonderful that you can go inside the Carriage House. Nice idea.
ReplyDeleteCool looking building
ReplyDeleteVery cool.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to sit out in that round room!
ReplyDeleteSuch elegance. Being somewhat of a bull in a china shop, I would be afraid to move around very much inside!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting to get a glimpse inside and embassy, that a very interesting window..
ReplyDelete@Sharon: it was a pleasure to visit.
ReplyDelete@Aimee: the house and grounds are well cared for.
@Tamago: so did I.
@Halcyon: I expect it sees other uses aside from its diplomatic status, so I'd say it's a busy spot.
@Ciel: a bow window or a bay window, depending I suppose on where you're from.
@Gill: I imagine it might well be original to the house.
@Karl: I certainly think so!
@Red: it's quite a big dining room!
@Cheryl: the staff member I was speaking with mentioned that skiing is done in Algeria... on the sand dunes!
@Lauren: the set up in there was quite interesting to me.
@Kreig: I thought so!
@Whisk: definitely!
@RedPat: me too.
@Lowell: I have the same feeling- taking great care not to stumble into anything!
@Geoff: that's one of the great things about that weekend, getting access to buildings you otherwise won't see.
What a magnificent house. Very glad they are paying for the upkeep and not me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mari. And all of these photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place.
ReplyDeleteI like the window in the last shot.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great North American castle, William. Very cool to think of the Algonquin lumber.
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Looks like a great place to visit and admire.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I bet I could get used to living in a place like that. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely window. And a VERY long table.
ReplyDeleteThe window is really gorgeous...one of the prettier ones I've seen.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely spot, too!
ReplyDelete@Mari: it's nice of them to open up each year. I wasn't able to get out this year.
ReplyDelete@Norma: thank you.
@Janey: that it is.
@Randy: so do I.
@Cloudia: thanks!
@Linda: it is.
@EG: I could!
@Jack: very much so.
@Kay: thanks!
@Jennifer: it is.