Columbian Model & Exhibit Works, Ltd. makers of exceptional scale models
Columbian Model & Exhibit Works, Ltd. makers of exceptional scale models for museums, public schools and universities, corporations, architects, developers and trial lawyers. 3d printing, laser cutting and cnc milling services. Model types: study, paper, wood, acrylic, led lighting, foam, presentation, single family, high-rise, mid-rise, commercial, adaptive reuse, mixed-use, site, zoning. A WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprise Women owned. In business for 20 years. Nationwide client base. Model Design Coordinator for Chicago Model City at the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
Keywords: "scale model", "model makers", " trial exhibits", "museum exhibits"
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 20 years
What is your primary product or service?
Exhibits, Artifacts, Scale Models for Museums, Corporations, Real Estate Developers, Lawyers and Architects.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The owner used these model makers to make trial exhibits, then resigned from her law partnership to own and operate this model making company.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have re invested in the company so we have modern "tools", 3 3D printers, 3 laser cutters, a 3D milling machine. We have worked together for over 20 years, so we are very experienced. We have an excellent reputation.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location in the West Loop in Chicago. We have an international client base. We personally deliver large scale models throughout the United States.
Provide detailed directions to your location
One half block south of Ashland on Adams at 1528 W. Adams in Chicago
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash or Check.
Which areas do you service?
Make all types of scale models. We made the City of Chicago Model at the Chicago Architecture Foundation at Jackson and Michigan in Chicago.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Catherine E. Tinker
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Columbian Model & Exhibit Works is the BEST
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