Eureka

Jun 19, 2008

A Taste of Life on the Northern Plains.

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Lifeguards watch youngsters frolicking in Lake Eureka, a picturesque body of water on the west edge of the city. From left, Kristen Kramlich, Hilary Krein and Dylan Delzer.
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Lake Eureka has calm, clear water. In the summer the small sandy beach is swimming with kids. The lake is also used for boating, jet-skiing, fishing and camping.
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Bartender Stacey Bertsch at the Wolffden in downtown Eureka returned with her husband from Rapid City to raise their three kids. "It was a good move," she said. "If your kid gets in trouble, someone will tell you about it."
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A church at the southwest edge of town was converted into a house.
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Century-old grain elevators still shape Eureka's skyline.
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Eureka is postcard pretty thanks to old architecture, well-kept parks and a small town atmosphere.
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Visitors enjoy German fare at places like Tom's Cafe, where Theresa Spitzer (at right) and Lee Guthmiller prepare noon specials.

Comments

05:22 am - Fri, March 29 2013

Quentin Gabriel said:

Enjoyed the pictures of my home town and even knew some of the people.

06:03 pm - Wed, August 10 2016

Carol Spitzer said:

This brought back great memories! The two women are my mother, Lee, and mother-in-law, Theresa. Though neither are here with us physically, their memories will carry on.