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The classic old wild building was a typically simple rectangular structure having a straight gabled roof, however there were variations back in the years to A fake fronth2age extending to or above the ridge line.

During early construction stages an old western building might have started its days as log structure or even a canvas tent. However, by adding a false front with a clapboard, stone, or brickwork siding the building actually appeared larger, and in those days this provided an air of respectability to the establishment, be it a general store, Bank, gunsmiths, or saloon. The other benefit of the false frontage was the larger area available to paint a sign It also provided a larger area for a sign advertising the business inside.

The paper models for these old western buildings can be downloaded, printed out, and assembled using card. The first sidewalks in the old wild west days were elevated timber boards, so passers-by could walk above the dust, dirt, and mud that lay under their feet. It did rain back in the wild west, so the cowboys and ladies of the town needed to keep dry.

Many old western buildings therefore had an awning or porch to protect towns folk in wet weather, and to keep the sun from heating up inside of the establishment during summer months. There was no air conditioning in the late 19th century. Make them using cardstock from used cornflake boxes. As you can see from the image at the top of this page, there a several wild western buildings that make up the series of downloaded old west buildings. These full color plans can be easily downloaded ready to start construction.

Geographically, the American Frontier refers to the settlement of native Indian lands found west of the Mississippi. During the second half of the 19th century, and into the early 20th century, the focus was mainly on the American West — hence the terms Old West and the Wild West yes it was wild at times! It was the days when cowboys roamed the country and the railroads began to spread throughout the USA. Having relocated westward to California the settlers were generally just grateful to have arrived safely those that did on the beautiful shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Most were looking forward to settle down, and enjoy the peace as they proceeded to build a new life. For many, that was not to be. Driven by the desire for easy money, around , people began the journey from east to west in the hope of striking it rich by prospecting for gold. Some were successful finding gold and becoming wealthy. Sadly the many others lost everything they owned in the struggle to become rich.

So, the California gold rush saw the rise of many old wild western towns—some survived and prospered, and others became ghost towns when the gold prospectors left. This website also includes a series of plans for old west mining town scale models to download and construct. The printable plans are mighty sturdy when constructed from paper and card and are suitable for old time model railroads in need of HO scale buildings, and are also suitable for N scale and OO gauge model railways.

Let the wagons roll! Many of early settlers travelled westward crossing the Oregon Trail, which ran from Independence in the East , right across to what is known today as Oregon City in the West. This was the era of the long horse drawn wagon trains. Traveling by wagon train was a long, arduous journey, and whilst many folks made it safely across the country, sadly many died along the way.