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Popular Pufferbelly Restaurant in Erie, PA was a historic place in more ways than one: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 11, 2026 by xtinethewriter

The Pufferbelly Restaurant in Erie, PA was an amazing repurposed firehouse. It closed about 10 years ago. Continue reading →

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Presenting the first Erie County Almshouse at W. 23rd and Pittsburgh Avenue in Erie, 1871-1918: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 10, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, May 9, 2026 The Erie County Almshouse at 23rd and Pittsburgh Ave. was one of the most formidable structures in the county at the time. Pictured is the first Erie County Almshouse, built in 1871 and open … Continue reading →

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Remembering the original Souvenir Stand at Erie’s Public Dock in the 1960s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 8, 2026 by xtinethewriter

The souvenir stand at the Public Dock was a memorable waterfront structure that played a major role in the memories of those who visited Erie’s Public Dock back in the day. Continue reading →

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Travel through time at Waldameer Park in Erie, PA with Colorful Historic Postcards: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 24, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Remember the Tumble Bug? Flying Scooter? and the Rocket Plane? View these cool 20th century postcards for a ride through time. Continue reading →

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Visited my old neighborhood on Erie’s lower east side recently and took some pictures: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 26, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Let’s visit Erie’s lower east side and have a then vs. now look. Continue reading →

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“The Lawrence Park Fire Department Story”

Posted on January 17, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Read this historic account of how the Lawrence Park Fire Department evolved in Erie County, PA Continue reading →

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