1221.023

Model, Instructional

Brothers House Ephrata Cloisters

Brothers House Ephrata Cloisters/WPA Museum Extension Harrisburg Unit 5
"Brothers House Ephrata Cloisters" located on the front of the base.
"WPA Museum Extension Harrisburg Unit 5" located on the back side of the base.
No shield

Ephrata Cloisters was a German-based religious community in what is now known as Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The community was founded by Johann Conrad Beissel in 1732 and is survived by the buildings that was built on the grounds in which the community practiced their religion. The buildings are now owned by the state and are under the guidance and control of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The Brothers House was built in 1746. It was one of eight major structures built for meetings and living space. The house was purposed for the Brotherhood of the Ephrata during the span of their religious practice. Today the buildings are used for tours, research, and an educational place for visitors who would like to learn more about the group. The WPA project not only made the Brother's House in association with Ephrata Cloisters, but religious posters as well.
[Jackie Miller, MU]

1935

1943

Ceramic, Metal

H-5.5 W-5.75 L-11.5 inches

By WPA PA probably in 1930s. Set was in the education museum of M.S.T.C., probably on the Campus Elementary School which is now called the Retan Center, until transferred to Warren L. MIller Elementary School after it was built in 1972. Most recent location was in WLM school library.

Warren L. Miller Elementary School

06/13/2016