History...the Ephrata Cloister
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Cloisture Interior
I don't recall which building this was in or exactly what the room was used for. I loved taking shots at the Cloisters. The dark interiors lighted only by the windows made for some dramatic shots.
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I can hardly imagine the spartan lives of the people who lived at the Ephrata Cloisters. That kind of life is sure not for me, but I guess the desire for a better life was at the heart of the way they lived -- and that is very understandable.

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