Downtown Ephrata Photo Gallery
This page is dedicated to the DEI volunteers, great downtown businesses, and the special event celebrations - all bring a richness to the downtown experience. The photos will change, so be sure to check back in from time to time to "pictorially" see what what's going on!
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Staycate in downtown Ephrata
These photo pics were distributed by the featured businesses last year to encourage our locals to consider a respite closer to home....in downtown Ephrata. There are things to do in and around the downtown, and some fun shops to wander through. Check out these photo pics.....
Our winning downtown Ephrata Post Cards
Submitted by: Al Morrison Submitted by: Leon Fox Submitted by: Leon Fox
Submissions to DEI's Coloring Book Contest
(Submitted by students from Mr. Huck's Ephrata High School's Drawing classes, 11th & 12th grades, June 2010)
Artist: Matt Gradilone Artist: Xeng Vang
124 East Main Street 16 East Main Street
"The reason I chose to draw the Ephrata Main Theater is because I spend a lot of time there.
It holds a lot of memories of my friends and me. The Main Theater is my favorite place to go in Ephrata." |
"I chose to draw the (old) Ephrata train station because I think it is an important part of Ephrata; it is historical and interesting. Also, I've seen it a couple of times but didn't know it used to be a train station until later. |
Artist: Amber Shober Artist: Darren Burkholder
110 East Main Street 28 West Main Street
"I picked this place because I liked how the insurance sign was built into the building. I also liked the cute little proch complete with a little chair."
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"I chose to draw this house because I liked its architectural design." |
Artist: Lolonya Boyer Artist: Sheldon Parnick
124 East Main Street 22-24 East Main Street
"I picked this picture because the Brossman Building is the biggest building on Main Street. This is a picture of the inside with the entrance and part of Lily's Restaurant." |
"I chose the Sprecher building because before I was born my mother worked there, up until I was about 2 or 3 yrs old. When I was born they also put a sign outside that said "Congratulations! Tracy had a baby girl!" So as I grew I spent a lot of my time in that store, playing with the toys upstairs and riding the elevator." |
Artist: Jana Reed Artist: Nicole Kurtz
2 East Main Street 31 East Main Street
"I chose the Royer Pharmacy building because of its interesting and unique look. Royer Pharmacy is one of (downtown) Ephrata's oldest businesses." |
"I chose to draw the bank because it is such a beautiful building. It is very unique and stands out in Ephrata." |
Artist: Ian Gosling Artist: Sojun Suonborai
249 West Main Street 31 East Main Street
"I drew this house because of the vintage look it has. It is a very clean-looking house that makes a good vibe. The house is not very old, but the clock that is in the front yard is from the original Farmers National Bank, so it is a piece of history." |
"I picked this picture because the Ephrata National Bank represents pillars of a high foundation. The picture also (reminds me of) my homeland... And there is an eagle that represents great virtue for the place. " |
Artist: Rochelle Groff Artist: John Huynh
East Locust Street 123 East Main Street
"I chose this building because I like how it has many different angles. I also like it because it shows how Ephrata has both the old and new builidngs throughout the town." |
"I chose to draw this building because I liked the simplistic architecture, simple but classy. It's just like me. The other aspect that I liked was that the address was "123." |
Artist: Aaron Kuhns Artist: Katherine Hartsough
207 Main Street 140 East Main Street
"I chose this photo to draw because, in my opinion, it represents the natural and innocent beauty of Ephrata." |
"I picked this builidng because it caught my eye and I thought it would be neat to draw. " |
Artist: Austin Rhinier Artist: Brandon Green
119 East Main Street 249 West Main Street
"I chose Greco's Ice Cream place because it's the one place I always go when on Main Street. It inspired me because I'm always there with friends." |
"I chose to draw this building for the simple reason that it looked like it would be fun to draw. Also, the clock tower was cool looking and it just sealed the deal with me." |
Artist: Britney Bower Artist: Brittani Gundrum
100 East Main Street 31 East Main Street
"When I was a young girl at the Ephrata Fair, no older than 9, I wandered off with a friend. The old lady that lived in this house let us use her bathroom." |
"I chose to draw the bank because I think it has great structure and detail. It's different compared to every other bank." |
Artist: Daniel Peckinpaugh Artist: Jesse Hohman
169 East Main Street 123 East Main Street
"I drew the church because it is one of the most unique buildings in Ephrata. It also shows an older style of architecture rarely seen during our time." |
"I picked this building because I was able to use a lot of perspective and it has a lot of contrast. There are many details in this (image); there are many lines you could add. One more thing...I picked this also because I am interested in law." |
Artist: Jessica Buck Artist: Lauren Schlegel
158 East Main Street 54 East Main Street
"I picked this place because it was one of the places that really appealled to me and it looked fun to draw." |
"I chose to draw this building because of its architecture. I have also had my senior pictures taken at this building (Martin's Phototgraphy Studio." |
Artist: Nick Bottenfield Artist: Tiana Andes
2 East Main Street 31 East Main Street
"I chose the Royer Pharmacy because it is almost a keystone to Main Street...Royer Phamacy is an important section of Main Street and that's why I picked it." |
"This is the eagle of the Ephrata National Bank. I drew this because it is recognized as a symbol that represents freedom." |
Artist: Westley Ralat Artist: Stephanie Good
119 East Main Street 140 East Main Street
"This is the east side of Main Street. I picked this part of Ephrata because, from my perspective, this catches the essence of Ephrata." |
"I chose to draw Bethany Church because it is the perfect representation of a small, community church. It has been in Ephrata for over 280 years and seems to be an important aspect of historic Ephrata." |
Artist: Trevor Zimmerman Artist: Taylor Marshall
62 Washington Avenue 119 East Main Street
"I chose this building because it represents service in Ephrata. Obviously, it is laundry service but it demonstrates what Ephrata has to offer. Downtown Ephrata has many shops devoted to services, whether they be barbershops, clothing stores, or bakeries. " |
"I chose the Greco's building to draw because their ice cream is the "bee's knees"!." |
Artist: T Seibert Christian Wheeler
52 East Main Street 167 East Main Street
"I chose to draw this building because on the day we took the reference pictures for the coloring book, (we) stopped in at this shop and bought some of the best hot chocolate I've ever had." |
"I chose this building because this area is a religious settlement. I really like perspective drawings and the angle I chose is exactly how I wanted it to be." |
D. J. Martin
249 West Main Street
"I chose this building for more than one reason, but the main reason I chose to draw it was because of the righ architecture and shapes that were worked into the builidng itself." |
