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Several
homes are standouts each year. Among these are three historic homes on
Dupont Street: the Koonts-Fife House, Thompson-Fife House and the
Ross-Power House. Another is the historic Esteb House on Kennedy
Street, which usually takes home the best over all or the children’s
favorite
award in the annual Christmas Lighting Contest. Both the Esteb
and Koontz houses have won the East Oregonian’s Christmas
Lighting
Contests as best in the County. |
| The Historic Koontz House, which is on the National Register, resembles a wedding cake decorated in lights rather than icing, while mannequins dressed in period costumes stand on the porch. The Esteb House features animated decorations such as carousels and a small train with Disney characters and stuffed animals on the rides. Thousands of lights are used at both locations. |
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It is common on Holiday evenings to see impromptu parades of visiting cars traveling down the streets viewing the Christmas Displays. City Hall inside and out is also known for the elaborate and elegant decorations as well as the city parks. |
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The Echo Booster Club not only organizes the Christmas Basket for the Needy program, but gives lights to new homeowners to encourage their participation in this town tradition. The Christmas Lighting Contest is sponsored by the Boosters.
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