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Remembering the legendary Buddha and Joanie, tattoo artists in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 13, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Check out these pictures and video about the legendary Buddha and Joanie, Erie’s early tattoo artists. Continue reading →

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Presenting the first Erie County Almshouse at W. 23rd and Pittsburgh Avenue in Erie, 1871-1918: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 10, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, May 9, 2026 The Erie County Almshouse at 23rd and Pittsburgh Ave. was one of the most formidable structures in the county at the time. Pictured is the first Erie County Almshouse, built in 1871 and open … Continue reading →

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W. T. Grants Store in Erie, PA was a popular place to shop into the 1970s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 15, 2026 by xtinethewriter

W. T. Grants stores in Erie, PA were popular shopping spots until they closed in the 1970s. Continue reading →

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St. Peter’s Cathedral in Erie makes the list of “Tallest Church Buildings” in the World: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 12, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Did you know that Erie’s St. Peter’s Cathedral is one of the tallest in the world, according to Wikipedia? Continue reading →

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Take a Photo Tour of Strong Mansion, a 46-room structure at 6th and Peach built in 1896 in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 6, 2026 by xtinethewriter

If you ever wondered what the inside of the mansion at 6th and Peach looks like inside, it’s time to have a look. Continue reading →

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Learn about another piece of Forgotten Erie history ~ The Kimberly House in downtown Erie was an exquisite hostelry in the 1890s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 31, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Located across from the Erie Academy in downtown, the Kimberly House was a lovely hostelry in the 1880s Continue reading →

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Look at these pics from Fort Dix, NJ in 1975 during Advanced Individual Training (AIT): Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 30, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Looking over photos from Fort Dix, NJ in 1975 is a trip through time to anyone who was stationed there. Continue reading →

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From the 1950s to 2016, the El-Patio Motel was an Erie, PA landmark: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 28, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Here’s a rare look at Erie’s former El Patio Motel before and during its 2016 demolition. Continue reading →

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Vincent “Younger” Frazzini ~ Performed for the Beatles with The Fabulous Epics and created timeless art pieces: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 13, 2025 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan, Dec. 13, 2025 ~ NOTE: Vinny was my beloved uncle and I am creating this feature in honor of his memory. Compiled with a helping hand from my facebook friend GC68/Toby. Born in Erie’s little Italy … Continue reading →

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Whatever happened to the “Giant Coaster” at Four Mile Creek Park in Erie, PA? Well, we figured out where it went: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on September 12, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Are you intrigued by beautiful places that thrived then vanished? Read this! Continue reading →

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