Outside Ephrata Cloister
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
Outside Ephrata Cloister
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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One of America's earliest religious communities, the Ephrata Cloister, was founded in 1732 by German settlers seeking spiritual goals rather than earthly rewards. Gathered in unique European style buildings, the community consisted of celibate Brothers and Sisters and a married congregation of families. At the zenith of the community in the 1740's and 1750's, about 300 members worked and worshiped at the Cloister. The community became known for its self-composed a cappella music, Germanic calligraphy known as Frakturschriften, and the complete publishing center which included a paper mill, printing office, and book bindery. During the period from 1735 to 1746 the community constructed no fewer than eight major structures, dormitories or meetinghouses, in addition to a number of smaller dwellings, workshops, and mills. By 1813 the last of the celibate members died, and the following year the remaining members of the married congregation formed the German Seventh Day Baptist Church. Restoration on the nine surviving original buildings began in 1934. Today the National Historic Landmark is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
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