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What is this, a skyscraper for ants? For more than 35 years, Columbian Model & Exhibit Works made miniature models of Chicago's planned architecture.
But with leadership nearing retirement and advances in digital modeling tech, the longtime business recently shut its doors for good.
But with leadership nearing retirement and advances in digital modeling tech, the longtime business recently shut its doors for good.
Model shop that provided the first draft of many great Chicago buildings closes
chicago.suntimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
What is this, a skyscraper for ants? For more than 35 years, Columbian Model & Exhibit Works made miniature models of Chicago's planned architecture.
But with leadership nearing retirement and advances in digital modeling tech, the longtime business recently shut its doors for good.
But with leadership nearing retirement and advances in digital modeling tech, the longtime business recently shut its doors for good.