Matthew Bender Studios

Matthew Bender Studios Philadelphia-based photographer who services the world. www.matthewbenderphoto.com

03/21/2026

Caution : The Elements
02/18/2026

Caution : The Elements

Hampton Inn, Ephrata PAMy hometown. The Hampton Inn was built on the site of a historic resort and hospital dating to th...
09/16/2025

Hampton Inn, Ephrata PA

My hometown. The Hampton Inn was built on the site of a historic resort and hospital dating to the 1840’s.

Closing around 1950, the sprawling 400-room Victorian complex remained vacant for decades. I remember it as the looming mansion on the hill in the center of town. Super spooky. There were many attempts at redevelopment through the 90’s and early 00’s, but nothing took.

Increasingly dilapidated, it became a popular site for urban exploration until being demolished in 2004. It’s now a Hampton Inn, an Applebee’s, and a parking lot.

Staying in the Hampton Inn was bizarre to say the least.

Closed forever - TacosComing soon - Tacos
12/06/2024

Closed forever - Tacos

Coming soon - Tacos

The Sphere
11/04/2024

The Sphere

Wissahickon
09/23/2024

Wissahickon

Dinner and a movie
09/10/2024

Dinner and a movie

Silver Spring, Maryland
08/06/2024

Silver Spring, Maryland

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Philadelphia, PA

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