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. Normal weight
paper will be too flimsy. Larger, more challenging buildings can
take many sheets of cardstock. For example, the Gardner Museum takes
10 sheets; Old Main requires 17; while the Old State Capitol requires
a substantial 41 sheets (not for the faint-hearted). Smaller less
complex buildings are better for first-time or younger builders.
The Thomas Lincoln home and the Berry-Lincoln Store each only require
2 sheets; most of the Main Street buildings take 5 sheets or less
of cardstock.
2) Although not required, you may wish to print out a second copy
(plain paper is fine) as a reference guide. Once you start cutting
out your cardstock model pieces you may find it helpful to be able
to read all of the notes and arrows on a second, uncut, plain-paper
copy.
3) Use sharp scissors or a slim, handled, craft-knife when cutting.
A metal straight-edge will assist when you cut.
4) Although standard white “school” glues will work,
some similar “craft” opaque white glues dry more quickly
and with less warping. Clear plastic-model glues, rubber cement,
or glue sticks don’t work as well.
5) 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.
6) Let the model dry after gluing each piece before attempting the
next. You may find that you want to space construction out over
more than one day.
7) To make the crispest edges, lightly score along the inside of
fold lines before folding.
8) Glue the roof on last.
9) Enjoy Building Your Own Illinois historic building and check
back again for additional buildings.
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