India, Oct. 29 -- After selling his business in the late 1970s, Aaron Friedman was looking for a new way to spend his time. A simple suggestion from his daughter-in-law to build a dollhouse for his oldest granddaughter eventually grew into an ambitious, nearly two-decade project that produced eight elaborate miniature houses.

According to the History Museum of Mobile, Friedman, who lived from 1915 to 1997, had no prior experience building miniatures when he began the project. What started as a retirement hobby became a pivotal part of his later life, resulting in a collection that continues to attract admirers. The Aaron and Sarah Friedman Miniature Gallery maintains all eight of the miniature houses that each stand out for their individ...