Vintage Department 56 Ronald McDonald House 1997

A wonderful and unusual Department 56 collectible!  This is the 1997 Department 56 Original Snow Village “The House That ♥ Built” Ronald McDonald House, item #08960, created for the Homes for the Holidays charitable program benefiting Ronald McDonald Houses.  Unlike standard Snow Village pieces sold through regular retail channels, this special promotional house is actually marked “NOT FOR RESALE” on the underside—a reference to the way it was originally distributed, not a restriction on its later sale as a vintage collectible.  The inscription on the bottom explains that Department 56 dealers and collectors joined together through the Homes for the Holidays program to support Ronald McDonald Houses throughout the United States and Canada.  • Department 56 Original Snow Village • “The House That ♥ Built” • Ronald McDonald House • Dated 1997 Item #08960 • Special Homes for the Holidays promotional issue  • Lighted ceramic building • Includes original illustrated box • Made exclusively for Department 56  The house features wonderful Christmas details including snow-covered rooflines, red and green shutters, wreaths and garlands, a large decorated evergreen tree, white picket fencing, and the distinctive yellow “The House That ♥ Built” sign across the front.  Near perfect vintage condition. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition and details.  Original box is included and shows some age/storage wear.