Category Archives: Fairs

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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Observe this set of images showing Erie, PA schools from the late 1800s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 3, 2026 by xtinethewriter

PART I – In Erie’s younger days, public schools were numbered and named. Came across pictures of the schools that were in use as of 1888 and restored/colorized them. Here are Schools 1- 10 with addresses and names. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Take this humorous historic quiz about Erie, PA from the 1980s

Posted on January 1, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Take this humorous quiz from 1985 about Erie, PA and see how you score. 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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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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Erie, PA Military History Quiz: Xtine’s 20 questions

Posted on May 2, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Hello Erie history lovers, it’s time to put on your military thinking cap and take a quiz about Erie’s notable military past. Continue reading →

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See the Forgotten Covered Bridges of Erie County, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 29, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Attention covered bridge enthusiasts ~ Take a look at these covered bridges in Erie County, PA from long ago 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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Unofficial names for WEDDING things that get grouped together: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on November 19, 2024 by xtinethewriter

If there’s a gaggle of geese and a bevy of beautiful people, then what are groups of wedding things called? Here’s a creative list of what those names might be. Continue reading →

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