Category Archives: Fairs

Dobbins Lane was said to be the oldest street in town until it was removed ~ Enjoy these photos of that cobblestone lane from Erie’s forgotten past: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 28, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Take a peek at Dobbins Lane, an amazing historic cobblestone street that was removed from Erie’s bayfront in the 1980s for development. Continue reading →

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Learn about the Lone Fisherman’s Inn, a Presque Isle treasure trove from the past: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 23, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Listen and see the story of this magical place with this audiobook. The Lone Fisherman’s Inn is where people flocked to in the 1870s in search of a place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. What happened to it? … Continue reading →

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Presenting a look back at Erie’s Historic Boston Store, 1886-1979: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 5, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Do you know how Erie’s Boston Store got its name? Read this story to find out. Continue reading →

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The Beautiful, Melancholy Tale of Joe Root, the “King of Presque Isle:” Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 1, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Joe Root left home as an adolescent and made his home among the nature of Presque Isle’s wilderness. Continue reading →

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Presenting a list of U.S. Presidents who have visited Erie, PA over the centuries: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 20, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Peruse this list of U.S. Presidents who have visited Erie, PA Continue reading →

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Erie Public Steamboat Landing, to Public Dock, to Dobbins Landing ~ What’s Up Dock?: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 18, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, January 18, 2026 “Dedication of Erie’s New Dock, 1909. (The Pride of Erie) Erie, Pa.” Erie’s Public Steamboat Landing was joyously dedicated on June 24, 1909. It was a gala event that was attended by thousands, presided … Continue reading →

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The Albion Area Public Library was built originally as the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company Rest House in 1911: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 16, 2026 by xtinethewriter

The Albion Area Public Library has an interesting past considering its structure was built in 1911 as a Rest House for railroad workers. Continue reading →

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Erie’s Lake Shore Industries is an amazing local business that provides durable signs to customers in the U.S. and Canada: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 14, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, Jan. 13, 2026 Since 1908 (that’s 116 years!) Lake Shore Industries has been a fixture in Erie’s little Italy at 1817 Poplar. All these years Lake Shore has been producing durable aluminum signs, which is accomplished through … Continue reading →

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Presenting Elk Creek High School and the Little Church on the Hill ~ Lundys Lane/Wellsburg outside of Albion, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 13, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Delve into the past and read about two historic places, one that no longer exists and the other, built in 1855, that still stands and serves as a social gathering place. Continue reading →

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Great Preservation! Church from 1839 is used as a residence today, 187 years later in Erie County, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 13, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Hat tip to the people responsible for maintaining and preserving this 187-year-old former church, and transforming it into a home. Continue reading →

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