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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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Did you know there was a French town located at Erie, PA in the 1750s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 14, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Watch and listen to this audiobook story about the French Village that was located at Erie, PA in the 1750s near Fort Presque Isle.

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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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Attention Star Trek fans ~ You need to see this homemade Erie, PA Public Access rendition of the Gorn monster by Don Weber and Matt Frazzini as Capt. Kirk

Posted on January 11, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Still frames from the movie:

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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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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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The Erie Academy ~ Check out this Remarkable Educational Facility from Erie’s Forgotten History: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 30, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Get a look at the stately Erie Academy structure, which dominated the southeast corner of 10th and State in the late 1800s. Continue reading →

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