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The First National Bank, Dwight, Illinois
The First National Bank in Dwight was designed in 1906 by famous Prairie-Style architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Prairie Style horizontal massing of the bank was reinforced by the rustic Bedford limestone blocks and the deeply recessed horizontal windows. When the bank was modernized after the Second World War some of the Wright detailing was covered or removed on the interior. In the 1960’s the bank chose to restore the building back to the Wright era and detailing.

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Tips for construction of cardstock models:
1) Print the model pages out in color onto cardstock. Each building involves 3 to 5 sheets. Warning: Normal weight paper will be too flimsy.
2) Use sharp scissors or an slim, handled craft knife-blade when cutting. A metal straight-edge will assist when you cut.
3) Although standard white “school” glues will work, some similar “craft” opaque white glues dry more quickly and with less warping. Clear plastic-model glues don’t work well.
4) When gluing, lightly glue the tabs only, not the receiving surface. Be careful not to use too much glue or the paper may warp or pucker.
5) Let the model dry after each gluing each piece before attempting the next.
6) To make the crispest edges, lightly score along the inside of fold lines before folding.
7) Glue the roof on last.
8) Enjoy Building Your Own Main Street historic building and check back again for additional buildings.


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