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| The Grojean Building, 360 West State Street, Jacksonville |
 The Grojean Building is a three story limestone stone building dating from the middle of the nineteenth century. Like many downtown commercial buildings, the exterior of the lower floors were altered a number of times over the years. In the 1920’s, the storefront was changed with the installation of Art Deco-patterned glass in the transom area and a deep, arched “arcaded” display area.  The building was again “modernized” in the postwar era when the transoms were covered with a rectilinear sign panel and them again in the 1970’s when the City of Jacksonville constructed a brick and aluminum architectural “canopy” all around the square. Those canopies are currently being removed, which allowed owner Tom Grojean to restore the building’s lower floors in 2002. The exterior restoration returned the elegance of one of the finest Art Deco facades in the state of Illinois. During the 2002 major renovation the first floor was updated to support commercial functions, and the second floor was converted into rental residential. This building inspired other upper-floor renovations in Jacksonville and is shown as a case study in Illinois Main Street’s Upstairs Downtown workshop. More information about upper story redevelopment can be found at: http://www.illinoishistory.gov/ps/upperstory.htm. For more information about the Grojean Building renovation see: http://www.illinoishistory.gov/ps/studies.htm
The Grojean Building was altered in the last quarter of the 20th century when the city of Jacksonville installed brick and aluminum canopies around the square. Those canopies are now being removed and allowed the Grojean building to be restored in 2002.
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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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