Gates and Alleys - Snow gate

Gates and Alleys - To the back

Alley in shadows

Gated alley

Gates and alleys - Gate to where?

The buildings on this plot of land were demolished several years ago. All that remains is a section of fence and this always open gate. The double gate in the alley below provides access to the backyards of the neighbors on either side.

Gates and alleys - New gate

With a few pieces of lumber and some deck screws, I made a new gate to replace the one that collapse on us earlier this year. I had called or visited most of the fencing places in the area and found they only had three-rail style gates. It seems that the housing developers and homeowners assocaitions in new developments have decreed that only three-rail fences are allowed and thus the disappearance of gates to match our old fence.

Here is the old gate still on the other side of the house that will also be replaced soon.

And with this post I am staring a new theme Gates and alleys, which will appear here from time to time. Downtown Frederick has some interesting gates and alleys and I will post some shots of them.