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See some of the ships that have visited Erie, PA’s bayfront over the years: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on June 13, 2022 by xtinethewriter

The lake port city of Erie, PA has seen its share of waterfaring vessels over the centuries. Here is a glimpse at some of those nautical visitors. It’s winter 2019 and the “Presque Isle” is docked at the Erie bay … Continue reading →

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Watch “Insomnia Dog Zoey Episode 3: Snorting Blue Pig Toss at 12:44 a.m.” to see an adorable border collie who doesn’t like to go to bed

Posted on May 28, 2022 by xtinethewriter
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Watch Episode 2: Insomnia Dog Zoey Running Through the House at 12:15 a.m.

Posted on May 26, 2022 by xtinethewriter
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Look at these Magnificent Homes from Erie, PA’s Millionaire’s Row on W. 6th Street Near Downtown: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 24, 2022 by xtinethewriter

From about 1871 to the 1930s an area of Erie, PA on W. 6th Street near downtown was dubbed “Millionaire’s Row.” As the city developed, this is where the affluent citizens built architecturally-stunning homes and carriage houses. Enjoy this sampling … Continue reading →

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Extreme HistoERIE Quiz: The Earliest Years of Erie, PA 1795 to 1884: Xtine’s 20 questions

Posted on May 22, 2022 by xtinethewriter

If you know who’s buried at the Wayne blockhouse in Erie, PA then take this quiz! Even if you don’t know, take the quiz anyway! Continue reading →

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Watch “Lazarus The Legend,” the 1993 award-winning cult classic movie produced in Erie, PA

Posted on May 7, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Erie, PA Movie-maker Matthew J. Frazzini created “Lazarus The Legend” 30 years ago as a spoof on every kung fu movie he’d ever watched. It aired on Erie’s Public Access cable TV channel. Videotaped entirely on location here in Erie, … Continue reading →

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See What Erie’s East Bayfront Looked Like in 1880 With This Photo of the Wayne Blockhouse: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 18, 2022 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ April 18, 2022 Yes, the shoreline of Presque Isle Bay nearly reached the Wayne Blockhouse as is apparent in this 1880 photo! Garrison Hill, which is slightly to the east of this photo, was a … Continue reading →

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Presque Isle North Pierhead Lighthouse, built in 1857, still guides vessels: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 16, 2022 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, April 16, 2022 There’s quite an extensive history behind the Presque Isle North Pierhead Lighthouse in Erie, PA. The photos and video below show what the tower looked like a century ago compared to what it looks … Continue reading →

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“The Native Legend of Presque Isle: Sheltering Arm of the Great Spirit:” Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 9, 2022 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ April 9, 2022 “It is said that Manitou, the Great Spirit, led his favorite children, The Erie Tribe, to the shores of this great inland sea where they fished its waters, hunted, and tilled the … Continue reading →

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See the beautiful Paintings on the Conneaut Lake Park Carousel, which is for sale as park rides are dismantled: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 9, 2022 by xtinethewriter
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