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Popular Pufferbelly Restaurant in Erie, PA was a historic place in more ways than one: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 11, 2026 by xtinethewriter

The Pufferbelly Restaurant in Erie, PA was an amazing repurposed firehouse. It closed about 10 years ago. Continue reading →

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Presenting the first Erie County Almshouse at W. 23rd and Pittsburgh Avenue in Erie, 1871-1918: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 10, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, May 9, 2026 The Erie County Almshouse at 23rd and Pittsburgh Ave. was one of the most formidable structures in the county at the time. Pictured is the first Erie County Almshouse, built in 1871 and open … Continue reading →

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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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Dipson’s Plaza Cinema Entertained Erie for 58 Years before it was Demolished: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 6, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Remember the Dipson’s Plaza Theater in Erie’s West Erie Plaza? 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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Watch this report about the barn where the mules lived that worked on the Erie Extension Canal 1844-1871: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 22, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Wow! Check out the barn that housed the mules working on the Erie Extension Canal 1844-1871 Continue reading →

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Famed Journalist Horace Greeley walked from New England to Erie County in 1830: Christine’s Chronicles.

Posted on April 11, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Horace Greeley’s parents lived in Wayne Township, Erie County. He walked there from New England in 1830. Continue reading →

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Commodore Perry’s Flag was created by Erie’s pioneer women during the War of 1812: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 9, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Most in Erie know about Perry’s flag that said “Don’t Give Up the Ship,” but how many of us know where that flag originated? Continue reading →

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