Soft Opening and Closing of a Bathroom Door in Saint John from October 2, 1919

The audio starts with the faint, distant echo of a wooden bathroom door being gently pulled open. The creaking sound is rich and full, reminiscent of a time in the early 20th century. The hinges, likely weathered from years of use, give a soft groan as the door swings open, creating a small window of silence that allows for the ambient sounds of the room to filter through. A faint echo of the environment fills the brief silence, perhaps the rustle of a newspaper or the distant murmur of a radio program from another part of the house. Then the door is pushed closed again. The sound is soft, indicating a gentle push, and the latch clicks into place with a satisfying solidity. The door's movement is not hurried, suggesting a sense of calm and tranquility in the space. It's a quiet, intimate moment captured in time—a snapshot of everyday life in Saint John's on October 2, 1919. The closing of the