The Woolworth Building is an early American skyscraper designed by architect Cass Gilbert and built in 1913. It is a neo-Gothic style and stands 60 stories tall and for over 100 years has been an important part of the New York skyline.
Set on a 130 ft. cliff above Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbours, Minnesota, is one of the most photographed and visited spots in the state. Built in 1910 this lighthouse is a welcome addition to The Original Snow Village.
Inspired by the "Haunted Mansion" at Disneyland, this detailed jack-o-lantern festooned Victorian mansion hides some spooky adventures for those who enter. Made of RESIN, hand-painted and includes a switched light cord.
At the heart of every city is the seat of government, the City Hall. With four impressive pillars sheltering the massive entry doors, this large structure is topped with a coppered dome on the clock tower.
Tom Tower is the bell tower in Oxford, England and houses the "Great Tom" bell, the loudest bell in the city. The stone tower was designed by Christopher Wren and built in 1681-2, the bell is older than the tower which weighs over six tons.
In Scandinavian folklore, the Kraken is a legendary sea monster of enormous size with an octopus-like appearance & is know to strike fear into the hearts of sailors. In SV Halloween, the Kraken has taken over a house on Trick-or-Treat Lane.
Look what's come to Christmas Lane for the Original Snow Village! Why it's The Grinch House! It's got a grinchy tree, a Grinchy sleigh on the roof, signs to Who-Ville and a Grinch trying to run away with the Christmas lights!
This brand new home is all decked out for the holidays for the very first time and is waiting for the first time homeowners to move in! Let the Christmas traditions begin!
Created in the early 1960s, the beehive hairstyle is still a popular "do" at Bea's Beehive Salon." Peek in the front window to see ladies relaxing beneath the classic hooded hairdryers.
A beautiful LED lit star shines over the house and guides visitors to the large nativity in the front yard of the "O Holy Night" house, the latest addition to the festive "Christmas Lane series. A trio of decorated angels complete the scene. Set of 2.
The year is 1989, and the place is the Plaza Theatre, the event is the premiere of a now classic Christmas movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Cousin Eddie has fallen on hard times and his beloved bait shop is now up for sale. This is a great addition to the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Snow Village Collection.
Castle Calvaria can be translated from the Latin to Skull Castle. And this piece truly lives up to its name, there are skulls everywhere -- under the drawbridge, on the crenelated tower and even hanging from the branches of the trees.
The 2021 Department 56 tribute for Christmas Lane is the Peanuts gang! This over-decorated house features cutouts of Charlie, Lucy, Linus and the whole Peanuts gang along with Snoopy's over-decorated dog house, 1st place winner again this year!
What is more Christmas-y than the home of Clark Griswold? Designed as part of the Christmas Lane series, this house is the definition of lit up! The house can change the lights from steady to flashing!
It's time for the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! And the whole Peanuts gang is dressed and ready to trick-or-treat at Charlie Brown's House which is decorated for the season with colorful orange lights and is covered with a variety of fall leaves.
There's a new Fire House in town, it's Engine 223 Fire House for The Original Snow Village. The engine bays are on the first floor while the upstairs contains the offices and bunk rooms for the firemen.
Every neighborhood has a house that goes out of its way to be noticed for the holidays. This once-modest home uses a pair of towering Brite Lites trees and a rooftop Season's Greetings sign to make sure it's the most eye-popping house in the Village.
A couple of new businesses have come to The Original Snow Village. The Pet Shop is conveniently located right next door to Rachel's Veterinary Clinic. Friendly signs and separate entrances complete this Main Street shop.
Enticing all, model railroad shops sprang up in cities across the country. Today, holiday traditions include everything from a simple circular track under the tree to a train weaving through your Department 56 Village. Train circles above the door.
Department 56 has become a leader in the giftware, collectibles and holiday decorating industry and is best known for our hand-crafted lighted villages, Snowbabies™ figurines and extensive lines of holiday and home decorative products.
