The Lincoln Bank Tower 3D model is a faithful miniature of Indiana’s first skyscraper and a celebrated Art Deco landmark in Fort Wayne. Designed by architect Alvin M. Strauss and completed in 1930, this 22-story tower rises to 312 feet, making it the tallest building in Indiana for decades. The model captures the building’s distinctive seven-tiered, setback silhouette, echoing the geometric elegance and vertical emphasis typical of Art Deco high-rises. The base is broad and solid, supporting a series of setbacks that lead to a slender observation tower topped with a flagpole, reflecting the real building’s iconic profile.

Constructed from Indiana limestone, granite, and terra cotta with gold highlights, the actual tower’s façade is renowned for its clean lines and gilded ornamentation, which are reflected in the model’s crisp, stepped geometry. The entrance is marked by bronze panels depicting scenes from Abraham Lincoln’s life, while the interior of the real building features lavish materials such as Italian travertine marble and hand-wrought bronze—details that can be suggested through painting and finishing on the 3D print.

This model is suitable for both FDM and resin 3D printing. The robust, angular forms and tiered structure print reliably on FDM machines with minimal supports, while resin printers will capture the sharpness of the setbacks and the subtle architectural details, making it ideal for display, education, or as part of a miniature cityscape.

The Lincoln Bank Tower is not only a symbol of Fort Wayne’s economic optimism during the Great Depression but also a testament to American architectural innovation. Whether you are an architecture enthusiast, a collector of historic skyscrapers, or simply appreciate Art Deco design, this model brings a piece of Indiana’s heritage to your collection.