Category Archives: history

President Abraham Lincoln Dined in Erie, PA on his way to Washington to be inaugurated in 1861: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on July 18, 2021 by xtinethewriter

President Abraham Lincoln Dined in Erie PA on His Way To Be Inaugurated Continue reading →

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Lake City PA’s All Aboard Dinor was once a bustling depot where Lincoln’s train stopped: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on July 17, 2021 by xtinethewriter

The All Aboard Dinor in Lake City, PA was once a busy train depot from 1852 until 1957 and offers great ambiance for train lovers as well as delicious home cooked food. Continue reading →

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Sigsbee Reservoir in Erie, PA ~ Built in 1873, it is Still “Guarded” by the Beautiful Caretaker’s House: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on June 12, 2021 by xtinethewriter

See the Sigsbee Reservoir and Historic Caretaker’s House in Erie, PA Continue reading →

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The “Trolling Bones” Aim to Give the Rolling Stones Some Canine Competition with Songs Like “Paint It Bacon” and “Mating on a Friend”

Posted on March 14, 2021 by xtinethewriter

Enjoy this humor piece about a dog band named the Trolling Bones and their satirical song list Continue reading →

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Weis Library in Erie, PA Served Local People for Decades in the 20th Century: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 27, 2021 by xtinethewriter

Weis Library in Erie, PA was bequeathed by John Weis in 1896 to ensure that local people had access to learning materials. Continue reading →

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Get A Look At This Beautiful Halloween Blue Moon, The First One Visible Since 1944 During World War II

Posted on November 1, 2020 by xtinethewriter

See the Beautiful Moon Shining Halloween Night 2020 Continue reading →

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Curious Tales of Hauntings Swirl Around McConnell’s Mill Covered Bridge – Read About Them and See Pictures Here: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 29, 2020 by xtinethewriter

If covered bridges could talk what tales would they tell? Read about the spooky stories about McConnell’s Mill Covered Bridge and see curious images. Continue reading →

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Seven Sisters, Milky Way, Mars, Moon, Saturn and Jupiter all showed up last week during a clear sky night in Northwest PA

Posted on October 27, 2020 by xtinethewriter

When the night skies are clear, the celestial celebration begins. Here’s what our camera discovered the night of October 23, 2020.

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Enjoy Covered Bridge Chronicles 13: Giddings Road in Ashtabula County, OH

Posted on October 16, 2020 by xtinethewriter

Take a close look at this beautiful covered bridge that sits in a serene setting on an Ohio country road. Continue reading →

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Mars Glows Golden

Posted on October 11, 2020 by xtinethewriter

This photo of the “red planet” and the stars surrounding it was captured the night of Oct. 8, 2020. It has fascinated humankind since the dawn of creation, and will most likely continue to do so for the infinite future.

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