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Build miniature cardboard models of these Chicago landmarks.
Its easy! Download the pdf files linked below, then print on cardstock or heavy paper from your color printer. Follow the instructions printed in the pdf files to complete the assembly of each model. If you make a mistake, simply print out another to try again.

Aon Center Amoco Building

Build the Aon Center skyscraper in 1:4000 scale, the second-tallest building in Chicago. Display it alongside the Sears and John Hancock Tower postcard models. Amoco.pdf

MN Museum model Minnesota Museum of the Mississippi

A scale cardboard simulation of the home of our virtual museum, the Minnesota Museum of the Mississippi. build.pdf

Visit the Minnesota Museum of the Mississippi and other Natural Wonders.

Ohio House model Ohio House Motel

The Ohio House Motel may soon be demolished to make way for a Marriott Hotel. Print out your own HO-scale model to commemorate a unique building before it is gone. OhioHouse.pdf

Elevated Tracks L Tracks model

1:160 (N-scale) elevated train tracks to display your L Train models. LTracks.pdf


1:1500 scale model of the Sun-Times Building, once known as the ugliest building in Chicago. The building was demolished in 2005 to make way for a new Trump Tower. SunTimes.pdf

1:500 scale model of the Wirt Dexter Building, an early example of architect Louis Sullivan's work. The building was destroyed by fire in 2006. WirtDexter.pdf


1:300 scale model of Split Rock Lighthouse, a picturesque beacon overlooking Lake Superior. SplitRock.pdf


For more free downloadable models, see the Build Your Own New York Free Models page

Also, modify your postcard models with these Extra Projects


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There are many more free downloadable paper models on the web, far too many to list here. Instead, visit the comprehensive collections of links found on:


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