The Erie Labor Temple has stood on State Street for more than 100 years, and now the building is entering a new chapter in its history.<\/p>\n
Local craftsman Edward Kranz has a vision to turn the building into a creative hub for local artists.<\/p>\n
Iroquois School District adds cameras to buses over illegal passing <\/a><\/p>\n His plans are to rent out spaces in the three-story building to professional artists and creative businesses, with rooms roughly ranging from $250 to $1,000 a month.<\/p>\n There\u2019s still a lot of work to go, but the craftsman is looking to offer debate-style events on local topics, a cozy reading room, a gallery space on the temple\u2019s top floor, and more.<\/p>\n National Fuel employees celebrate Days of Doing by cleaning local cemetery <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI want this to be a very alive, vibrant, artist culture community where people can come in. If they want to just read a book, they can sit down and read a book. If they want to pick up an instrument, that\u2019s great. If they need a studio space, they have a studio space,\u201d said Edward Kranz, the Founder of the Erie Labor Temple.<\/p>\n Kranz said anyone interested in learning more can stop by the building at 1701 State Street or check out their social media<\/a> and website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n