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Simply paint the model and you’ll have a stunning centerpiece for your layout or diorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"630\"\u003eProudly MADE IN THE USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eThe historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"673\"\u003eLafitte Blacksmith Shop and Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been meticulously recreated to O scale. Please review all photos and dimensions carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eDimensions (O Scale 1:48)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"853\"\u003eFootprint:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 3\/8\" \u003cspan data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e(D) x 11\" (W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"894\"\u003eHeight:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"929\"\u003eOpen windows and detailed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"968\"\u003eDesigned to accept\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"987\"\u003ewindow film, interior lighting, and custom interior detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003eInterior details included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBar and fireplace (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1119\"\u003eHigh-resolution 3D print with crisp architectural detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eCustom Models Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eHave a question or need something custom? We offer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003ecustom model design services\u003c\/strong\u003e—feel free to contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eAbout Lafitte Blacksmith Shop and Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eLafitte Blacksmith Shop is a historic structure located at the corner of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eBourbon Street and St. Philip Street\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003eBuilt between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e1722 and 1732\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Nicolas Touze, it is reputed to be the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eoldest structure continuously used as a bar in the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 1722, further construction was recorded through a real estate transfer documented by Don Andrés Almonester. The building and surrounding fence reflect the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003eFrench Provincial Louis XV “Briquette-Entre-Poteaux”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estyle common in early French Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2235\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003eThe structure survived the two great fires of the late 18th century—\u003cstrong data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e1788 and 1794\u003c\/strong\u003e—largely due to its slate roof. 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