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The Erie Academy ~ Check out this Remarkable Educational Facility from Erie’s Forgotten History: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 30, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Get a look at the stately Erie Academy structure, which dominated the southeast corner of 10th and State in the late 1800s. 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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~ The Lone Fisherman’s Inn ~ The tale of a historic tucked-away haven: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 27, 2025 by xtinethewriter

If you ever wondered about one of Erie’s mysterious resorts called the Lone Fisherman’s Inn, this is a must-read historic presentation. Continue reading →

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Did you know there was a French village in Erie, PA during the 1750s? Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 23, 2025 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Dec. 22, 2025 Bonjour! Here’s another dose of Erie’s “Forgotten History” regarding some of the area’s first non-indigenous settlers (French) who lived near the mouth of Mill Creek in the 1750s: “Presque Isle fort and road, … Continue reading →

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“The Death of a General: The Story of Anthony Wayne” by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 20, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Published Dec. 15, 1985 in the Erie Times News Sunday magazine Feature story by Christine Lorraine Morgan Revised/typed on Dec. 16, 2025 Author Christine Lorraine Morgan smiles while conducting research on General Anthony Wayne inside of the Wayne Blockhouse in … 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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School No. 9 “Franklin School” has sat atop Federal Hill in Erie, PA for over 130 years: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 13, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Check out the details and pictures of Erie, PA’s historic School No. 9, situated on Federal Hill in the heart of the city. Continue reading →

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Erie, PA Little Italy Quiz: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 27, 2025 by xtinethewriter

It’s time to shine up your little Italy knowledge and put it to the test, literally, by taking this 15-question quiz. Continue reading →

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Audiobook – Video: How the tragic fire at St. Michael’s Church put an end to a Community Gem: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 22, 2024 by xtinethewriter
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Presenting the three lighthouses of Lake Erie’s coast at the Port of Erie: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 3, 2024 by xtinethewriter

Attention Lighthouse Lovers – did you know that one of Erie’s three lighthouses is constructed in an unusual square-pyramidal design, and is the last remaining lighthouse of this type in the U.S.? Continue reading →

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