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Taking a closer look at the historic train trestle at the Erie Zoo: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 4, 2024 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ May 3, 2024 Many of us have ridden across the 200-foot, 108-year-old train trestle at the Erie Zoo over the decades. As it turns out, this historic structure has an interesting and purposeful background. “The … Continue reading →

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Waltzing up to the 3rd floor ballroom at the Watson-Curtze Mansion in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 29, 2024 by xtinethewriter
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How Queen Yagowanea and the Erie Nation Were Annihilated: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 10, 2024 by xtinethewriter

The Peace Pipe and Wampum of Queen Yagowanea, who was known as the “mother of nations,” were held sacred. As she was protected by her own high character and holder of the symbolic house of peace, Yagowanea was known to receive ambassadors and messengers from the Wyandots, Mississaques, Five Nations and other neighboring tribes. Continue reading →

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Taking a Closer Look at Erie’s Skyscraper ~ The Renaissance Centre: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 22, 2023 by xtinethewriter

The elevators in the Baldwin Building/Renaissance Centre are decadently ornate and bring to mind an earlier period of Erie’s history when downtown flourished as “the place to be.” Continue reading →

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Erie Downtowner Quiz #1: Christine’s Questions

Posted on December 9, 2023 by xtinethewriter

How much do you know about Erie, PA’s historic past? Test your knowledge here. Continue reading →

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Hello 1989 ~ You gotta see this photo collection of old Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Ghost Town in Jerome, AZ and Montezuma’s Castle: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 6, 2023 by xtinethewriter

Check out these 1989 photos of Las Vegas with Diana Ross on the billboard at Caesars Palace among other fun views. Continue reading →

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Erie’s Central Market Was a Bustling Place from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on November 6, 2023 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Nov. 5, 2023 Before supermarkets and serve-yourself retailers cropped up around the city, Erie’s Central Market was an outlet for fresh fruit, produce, bread, meat and milk, among other goods. Located at the eastern end of … Continue reading →

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La Nuova Aurora Society in Erie, PA’s “Little Italy” features local ancestors in its Legacy Project: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 23, 2023 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Aug. 23, 2023 Keeping history alive is very important to one of little Italy’s landmark fixtures, La Nuova Aurora Society. Founded in 1907, “This organization was created to support the growing Italian community in Erie … Continue reading →

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Watch Heartwarming Highlights from the St. Paul’s Italian Festival in Erie, PA ~ Video Recorded Aug. 13, 2023: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 18, 2023 by xtinethewriter

See the Italian Dancers of Erie perform, images of a delicious spaghetti dinner, and a procession celebrating the Feast of the Assumption in Erie’s little Italy neighborhood. Special “Thanks and Gratitude” to the following: * The Spiritual Leaders of the … Continue reading →

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Catch a Glimpse of the 2023 St. Paul’s Italian Festival with this Colorful Picture Show: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 17, 2023 by xtinethewriter

Check out this picture show of the joy that was generated at the 2023 St. Paul’s Italian Festival in Erie, PA. Continue reading →

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