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Blue Island

The street facades of this corner building in Blue Island are clad in pressed sheet metal to look like cut stone. The rounded turret, cornice, cast iron storefront and other decorative elements make this building an elegant example of the Queen Anne style, which was very popular for commercial buildings at the end of the nineteenth century. The building faces two streets and the turret projects out over the sidewalk at the street corner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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