It has many names: loo, lavatory, toilet, outhouse, restroom, powder room, water closet, bathroom, head, privy, washroom, john. And just as plentiful are the words and symbols used to indicate his, hers or both: men-women, ladies-gentlemen, cowboys-cowgirls, guys-gals, boys-girls, gender neutral, family, unisex.

Whatever its name and in whichever direction a person is sent, the door can be a most welcome destination — and not something you pause to consider when only steps away from relief. So, how many of these Philipstown and Beacon restroom doors do you recognize? The answers are below.

Answers:

1. Trax, Beacon; 2. Hudson Hil’s, Cold Spring; 3. Le Bouchon, Cold Spring; 4. Stock Up, Beacon; 5. Hudson House, Cold Spring; 6. Max’s on Main, Beacon

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features