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How Queen Yagowanea and the Erie Nation Were Annihilated: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 10, 2024 by xtinethewriter

The Peace Pipe and Wampum of Queen Yagowanea, who was known as the “mother of nations,” were held sacred. As she was protected by her own high character and holder of the symbolic house of peace, Yagowanea was known to receive ambassadors and messengers from the Wyandots, Mississaques, Five Nations and other neighboring tribes. Continue reading →

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Taking a Closer Look at Erie’s Skyscraper ~ The Renaissance Centre: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 22, 2023 by xtinethewriter

The elevators in the Baldwin Building/Renaissance Centre are decadently ornate and bring to mind an earlier period of Erie’s history when downtown flourished as “the place to be.” Continue reading →

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Erie, PA Downtowner Quiz #1: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 9, 2023 by xtinethewriter

How much do you know about Erie, PA’s historic past? Test your knowledge here. Continue reading →

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Hello 1989 ~ You gotta see this photo collection of old Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Ghost Town in Jerome, AZ and Montezuma’s Castle: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 6, 2023 by xtinethewriter

Check out these 1989 photos of old Las Vegas with Diana Ross on the billboard at Caesars Palace among other fun views. Continue reading →

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Presenting a collection of photographs of The Lighthouse at Presque Isle in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 5, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ December 4, 2023 In 1873, Lighthouse Keeper Charles Waldo called the Presque Isle Lighthouse, “The loneliest place on earth.” Surrounded by water on three sides, the peninsula in Erie, PA upon which this historic landmark sits … Continue reading →

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Check out this 1989 mockumentary journey to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Jerome AZ Ghost Town, and Montezuma’s Castle: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 3, 2023 by xtinethewriter
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Attention Carousel Enthusiasts – Check out the 3rd oldest in the country still operating in Albion, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on September 21, 2023 by xtinethewriter
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Did you know that Train’s Pat Monahan was crowned king of the McDowell prom? ~ Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 31, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Aug. 31, 2023 Before his “train” arrived ~ The caption of this 1987 Millcreek Sun image states: “Royal Couple — Crowned as this year’s McDowell Senior Prom king and queen, Sue Sweeting and Pat Monahan pose … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to the Gudgeonville Covered Bridge in Girard, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 29, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Aug. 29, 2023 Please enjoy this enlightening history regarding a historic thoroughfare in northwestern Pennsylvania, the Gudgeonville covered bridge. “Built in 1837, it is one of the oldest covered bridges in the country,” explains http://pacoveredbridges.com/erie-county/ … Continue reading →

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La Nuova Aurora Society in Erie, PA’s “Little Italy” features local ancestors in its Legacy Project: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 23, 2023 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Aug. 23, 2023 Keeping history alive is very important to one of little Italy’s landmark fixtures, La Nuova Aurora Society. Founded in 1907, “This organization was created to support the growing Italian community in Erie … Continue reading →

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