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Take a Look at the Watson-Curtze Mansion Conservatory: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 9, 2024 by xtinethewriter
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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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Check out these Recently Discovered Memories of a Mill Creek Flood Survivor and See Flood Images: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 13, 2023 by xtinethewriter

She said he “transferred stuff out of the cellar and put it up high. When he finished, he couldn’t get across French Street because the water was too high, so he crossed the railroad bridge at 14th and French” to reach his home. Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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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