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These tall ships visited Erie, PA on Aug. 21, 2025 and what a splash they made on the tempestuous lake: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 30, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Observe some of the tall ships that sailed into Erie, PA for the 2025 festival. Continue reading →

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Get a look at one of the only original Dairy Queen signs left in the U. S. in Lawrence Park, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 29, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Presenting 2026 images of one of the last Dairy Queen curly-Q ice cream signs. Continue reading →

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Sample the flavor of Northwest Millcreek 10 years ago-Taki’s, Grasshopper, Pittsburgh Inn, Van Tuil, El Patio, Schickalay’s-they’re gone now: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 27, 2026 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan, March 27, 2026 In 2016 I started taking pictures to post on googlemaps. Thus I inadvertently created an extensive collection of local images in my computer and online that are fun to review 10 years later. … 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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Judah Colt was an Erie, PA pioneer whose name lives on, his house is still standing: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 23, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Learn about one of Erie’s most renowned early pioneers, Judah Colt. Continue reading →

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The Lawrence Park Dinor is a one-of-a-kind portal to the past: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 23, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Here’s a portal to the past where you can sit on a metal stool at the counter, and order a root beer float and fried baloney sandwich. Continue reading →

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W. T. Grants Store in Erie, PA was a popular place to shop into the 1970s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 15, 2026 by xtinethewriter

W. T. Grants stores in Erie, PA were popular shopping spots until they closed in the 1970s. Continue reading →

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The Dobler House in Fairview was built in 1894 and once served as a tuberculosis hospital: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 15, 2026 by xtinethewriter

If you’ve ever wondered about Fairview’s Dobler House, here’s the history you seek. Continue reading →

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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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