H.H. Holmes built a hotel, later dubbed the "Murder Castle" in Chicago during the 1893 World's Fair. Stories and legends claim that the “Castle” had secret rooms, trapdoors, and other sinister features which he used to murder and dispose of “guests” staying at his “hotel”. He was eventually convicted of ONE murder and executed in 1896.
The model is based on two photographs of the Castle as it looked around the time of Holmes’ capture.
This model was designed for a special event at an exhibition called "Barbe à Papa” at the Capc, Musée d'art Contemporain in Bordeaux, France (April 22, 2023). It was created in collaboration with artist Cécile di Giovanni and the museum’s curator, Cédric Fauq. The event was called "Holmes Castle Fan Fest", where I unveiled the model and participated in a model building workshop.
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Approximate size 9"x7 x 6.75" tall - 30cm x 20cm x 27cm tall
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