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Remembering the original Souvenir Stand at Erie’s Public Dock in the 1960s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 8, 2026 by xtinethewriter

The souvenir stand at the Public Dock was a memorable waterfront structure that played a major role in the memories of those who visited Erie’s Public Dock back in the day. Continue reading →

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Presenting a picture show and “Public Dock” -umentary featuring Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 6, 2026 by xtinethewriter

From busy waterfront to Public Steamboat Landing to Public Dock to Dobbins Landing. Wow, what an interesting progression. Continue reading →

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Look at these awesome Drone Show photos over Presque Isle Bay in Erie: Christine’s Chronicles.

Posted on April 25, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Catch a glimpse at the glowing colors in the sky that paint pictures Continue reading →

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Travel through time at Waldameer Park in Erie, PA with Colorful Historic Postcards: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 24, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Remember the Tumble Bug? Flying Scooter? and the Rocket Plane? View these cool 20th century postcards for a ride through time. 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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The Beautiful, Melancholy Tale of Joe Root, the “King of Presque Isle:” Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 1, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Joe Root left home as an adolescent and made his home among the nature of Presque Isle’s wilderness. Continue reading →

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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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~ The Lone Fisherman’s Inn ~ The tale of a historic tucked-away haven: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 27, 2025 by xtinethewriter

If you ever wondered about one of Erie’s mysterious resorts called the Lone Fisherman’s Inn, this is a must-read historic presentation. Continue reading →

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The Houseboats of Presque Isle ~ Check out these floating homes in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 24, 2024 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan, Oct. 24, 2024 What started out 134 years ago as homes for people who couldn’t afford conventional places to live has evolved into a floating community. Starting in the 1890s, people flocked to Presque Isle and … Continue reading →

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