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This structure still captivates me. I am pretty certain its 1:24 scale , but since its a structure with many stories. it appears to be as big or bigger than most of my 1:12 houses

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This is a really interesting piece, have you managed to find more information about its origins? Looks like an architectural model to me, maybe it was even based on a real existing building. Judging by the looks, the shapes of the windows and roofs it looks like it was inspired by German gothic architecture. This style was less 'heavy' in decorative sculpture but often used very elaborate ornamental patterns. Here's an example from that period: St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.

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Yes it is an architectural model, The builder did 5 landmark pieces in his lifetime and this one took the longest, this was the last one that his wife sold. Chicago area origins built in the 1920s by hand, held together with small dowels.  But we don't know who the builder was, that's all the information that came with from the dealer, from what I can tell, the cathedral it most resembles is Strasbourg France. 

4 hours ago, wormwoodz said:

This is a really interesting piece, have you managed to find more information about its origins? Looks like an architectural model to me, maybe it was even based on a real existing building. Judging by the looks, the shapes of the windows and roofs it looks like it was inspired by German gothic architecture. This style was less 'heavy' in decorative sculpture but often used very elaborate ornamental patterns. Here's an example from that period: St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.

 

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