It was an age of elegant style. Clothes, carriages , buildings -- especially buildings -- had a distinctive style and lavish ornaments. Many still survive, lovingly restored to their former glory.

Capture the elegance of those long-ago days with the Gold Ribbon Series(TM) buildings from Walthers. This collection of HO Scale kits is designed for simple snap-together assembly with a minimum of gluing. The finished models are perfect for layouts, dioramas or Christmas Villages.

Major parts snap together and you just glue on smaller details for the finishing touch. Main walls and trim are molded as one assembly, but in two different colors, so you can use your new model right of the box. Windows feature true-to-scale mullions and frames molded in color over clear glazing for more realism. Decals and interior detail sheets are included as appropriate, along with complete instructions. Packed with details, you'll be proud to display the finished buildings in any setting.

Wedding announcements, high school sports, city council minutes, crop reports, lost dog ads... the local newspaper truly has something for everyone in town. A central location is essential to keep a finger on the pulse of the community. And you need plenty of space to house the staff, composition room, typesetting equipment and presses.

A great addition to any business district, this big three-story building is designed especially for a right-hand corner lot. It features side and front entrances, as well as elaborate cornice trim on all three street sides, typical of older brick buildings that face busy streets.