Merion Art And Repro Center Closing After 50-Plus Years

ARDMORE, PA — After more than half a century, an Ardmore staple is closing its doors.

Merion Art and Repro Center will close for good soon, but not before a retirement sale.

Founded by Ed Gamburg and the late Lou Simeone in 1971, the West Lancaster Avenue is holding a retirement sale this week.

The sale will run from Thursday through June, or until sell out.

Customers will find progressive discounts on the store's entire inventory, with savings up to 75 percent off. Additionally, all store fixtures and equipment will be sold.

New custom framing jobs are no longer accepted. Any existing framing jobs will be completed before the store's closing.

For inquiries about bulk purchases or purchasing fixtures, call 610-896-6161 or email ed@merionart.com.

What began as a small shop offering white-prints (similar to blue-prints) to local architects, engineers, and builders expanded over the years to include drafting materials, art supplies, and custom framing.

Over five decades, Merion Art and Repro has grown to be a permanent fixture in the Ardmore business community on the Main Line.

"Serving the Ardmore community has been a privilege, and we are grateful for the trust you have placed in us," Gamburg said. "We cherish the relationships we've built with each and every one of you and are deeply thankful for your ongoing support.

"Thank you so much! We invite you to stop by to say farewell and take advantage of the sale. Your presence means the world to us!"