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Re: Natural History Museum
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lugnet.general, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.town
Date: 
Tue, 16 Jan 2001 15:11:18 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Brad Hamilton writes:
> This is a large natural history museum I built with exhibits pertaining to a
> wide variety of themes, especially various adventurers sub-themes.  It
> contains a highly detailed interior.
> 
> The master directory is here:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2790
> 
> The exterior shots can be found here:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2791
> 
> The architecture is a wierd combination of Paradisa, Bellville, and
> downright strange.  I was influenced by both Baroque and Gothic
> architecture.
> 
> The interior shots can be found here:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2792&action=upload
> 
> This shot shows a view of the main tower:
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=27638
> 
> Upon entering, the visitor enters the Dinasaur exhibit. Here, various
> dinausaur models can be viewed.  Note the air conditioning inlets above the
> door.  Also, note the intricate arch work on the ceilling:
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=27643
> 
> In the east wing, also on the ground floor, the visitor enters the arctic
> exhibit.  Here, one can view examples of Polar wildlife as well as see how
> the arctic is explored with special vehicles:
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=27641
> 
> The west wing sports the minerals and gems exhibit.  This exhibit even
> includes rocks from outer space:
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=27644
> 
> On the second floor, the visitor can get a first hand look at life under the
> sea.  The museum supports a well stocked aquarium with several tanks,
> including one large one in the center of the exhibit that stretches clear to
> the ceiling:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=27640
> 
> The third floor features the art and architecture of ancient Egypt:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=27639
> 
> At the top of the building is the Paradisa Cafe where visitors can rest up
> after a hard day of investigating the museum:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=27642
Brad,
Great pictures! However pictures will never do this building justice. It
just has so many details. Thanks for letting me see it IRL. Almost makes me
want to make a building...I said almost. I'm still stuck in Mecha land %)
Great work.
Bryce



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Thanks Bryce, I'm debating whether to enhance it and add more buildings, or scrap it and build something completely new. Decisions, decisions.... The problem is that I always want my best parts for the next building! Bryce McGlone (...) (26 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)

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This is a large natural history museum I built with exhibits pertaining to a wide variety of themes, especially various adventurers sub-themes. It contains a highly detailed interior. The master directory is here: (URL) exterior shots can be found (...) (26 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.town) ! 

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