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Show fay Stxftw Tin Pifuwii fttewoB GuUt Mag 23. 1990 Photo hint: Keep film and and car trunks should photo equipment cool and dry. avoided for storage or Basements, attics, glove boxes stasis suosi Gm&nm&Qzm be A long-tim- dream becomes reality e ing the building. Lanier notes that possibly the only reason the building was not torn down years ago was because the area is so poor that there was no demand for the property located in the center of town. But she points out that the restoration can mean a vital link in the countys economic development and is an effort ' to "pull the county together" rather it into three sections. Ephraim Square can be the "flag ship" she pointed out remarking that all of the countys celebrations and events can be promoted under one umbrella. She referred to the progress Mt. Pleasant is making to restore its historic Main Street and alluded to the old Gunnison Egyptian Theatre which is in need of restoration. When tourists come to the area they can tour all of our towns. She also pointed out that many people do take trips to see historic buildings. "We have one of the largest concen- trations of pioneer buildings left anywhere and they are valuable." "We need to pull together and pool our talents to provide a place where our crafters can sell their wares and also sell them out of the area," Lanier said. She also noted that in. order to succeed it has to be "quality and has to be done with class." The restored building will be used much the way it was in the beginning. The lower area w ill be used as a store and the upper floor will be used as a community center for dances, weddings, receptions and other events. It will have som,e things the original structure lacked, restrooms and modern kitchen facilities. She spoke about the benefits Snow College can provide to people wanting to start a business and also to learn arts and craft skills. The Sanpete Trade Association is a organization and its purpose is to promote the economic development of the county including tourism, arts and crafts, fine arts, historic preservation and education. amples of pioneer Greek Revival architecture in the state. It is also one of the last remaining links in the extensive work. chain of Zions Cooperative Restoration of the Old Mercantile Institutions (ZCMI) Ephraim United Order Co- that once reached from Idaho operative Mercantile which to Arizona. was erected in 1872 began as a , Ephraim City and the Sandream by the late Richard pete Trade Association were Nibley over 20 years ago and awarded a CIB grant to do the carried on by his wife, Nadine. restoration which began last The first home of Snow Colyear. A local contractor, Craig lege has been vacant many Paulsen, Spring City, is doing years and long an eyesore to the work. many people in the 'comDorothy Stoddard and Sandra Lanier took time to reflect munity. But the vision held by Nib-le- y back over the years and the and others will soon bestruggles that went into bring- -' come an actuality as the soon-to-ing Ephraim Square into fruidedicated Ephraim ' tion. A number of years ago the Square materializes into an art museum and tourism center. was purchased by Orbuilding Restoration is nearing comson Lauritzen of Mt. Pleasant ar old in the .hopes that it could bepletion on the to come a home for the Sanpete building and visitors Ephraim Saturday, May 26, are Community Theatre. A numinvited to an open house. ber of efforts to raise funds The old stone store is a rare failed, but they were able to gem in Utahs rural past and is get the roof and the cornices one of the best surviving ex fixed which helped in preserv- - Many people dream dreams, but turning a dream into a reality takes insufferable patience, persistence and hard than-segregat- be 5Jrj30ijJ fl 'ttATutf S0O)rSD3 53ii TERLI 118-ye- M EPHRAIM CHAMBER of COMMERCE Spokesmen for the business and professional community Innovators for BUILDING A BETTER EPHRAIM e non-pro- Liason for governmental and civic agencies fit It is dedicated to the belief that wher. a citizenry builds upon its own strengths and resources, becomes responsible for its own progression and learns the value of cooperation, that citizenry can expect to prosper. Pondering the effort the pioneer builders put into constructing the thick walls, Lanier said with emotion, "they were meant to stay." And thinking about the rt Organized for economic development ef-fo- that has brought the pro-je'ct this far, she added, "look U 71 "hat can be J has a donc--Ephrai- hcan ac.i.i. m |