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Erie, PA Downtowner Quiz #1: Christine’s Chronicles

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 old Las Vegas with Diana Ross on the billboard at Caesars Palace among other fun views. Continue reading →

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Presenting a collection of photographs of The Lighthouse at Presque Isle in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 5, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ December 4, 2023 In 1873, Lighthouse Keeper Charles Waldo called the Presque Isle Lighthouse, “The loneliest place on earth.” Surrounded by water on three sides, the peninsula in Erie, PA upon which this historic landmark sits … Continue reading →

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Check out this 1989 mockumentary journey to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Jerome AZ Ghost Town, and Montezuma’s Castle: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 3, 2023 by xtinethewriter
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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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Attention Carousel Enthusiasts – Check out the 3rd oldest in the country still operating in Albion, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on September 21, 2023 by xtinethewriter
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Did you know that Train’s Pat Monahan was crowned king of the McDowell prom? ~ Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 31, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Aug. 31, 2023 Before his “train” arrived ~ The caption of this 1987 Millcreek Sun image states: “Royal Couple — Crowned as this year’s McDowell Senior Prom king and queen, Sue Sweeting and Pat Monahan pose … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to the Gudgeonville Covered Bridge in Girard, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 29, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Aug. 29, 2023 Please enjoy this enlightening history regarding a historic thoroughfare in northwestern Pennsylvania, the Gudgeonville covered bridge. “Built in 1837, it is one of the oldest covered bridges in the country,” explains http://pacoveredbridges.com/erie-county/ … 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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