Category Archives: Little Italy in Erie, PA

Erie’s Lake Shore Industries is an amazing local business that provides durable signs to customers in the U.S. and Canada: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 14, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, Jan. 13, 2026 Since 1908 (that’s 116 years!) Lake Shore Industries has been a fixture in Erie’s little Italy at 1817 Poplar. All these years Lake Shore has been producing durable aluminum signs, which is accomplished through … Continue reading →

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Two bakeries in Erie’s little Italy have been open for over a century! Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 14, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Taking a delicious peek at two bakeries in Erie’s little Italy ~ Each one has been open for over a century! Majestic Bakery, 1501 Walnut St. was built in 1887 and open since 1915. When we were kids visiting grandma in … Continue reading →

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For over 60 Years Larry’s Central Market has served Erie shoppers: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 1, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Larry’s Central Market 1626 Sassafras by Christine Lorraine Morgan, Nov. 30, 2025 This mid-city landmark has been a fixture for local shoppers since the 1960s. The building, which was built in the 1890s, was there when the old Central Market … Continue reading →

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School No. 9 “Franklin School” has sat atop Federal Hill in Erie, PA for over 130 years: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 13, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Check out the details and pictures of Erie, PA’s historic School No. 9, situated on Federal Hill in the heart of the city. Continue reading →

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Erie, PA Little Italy Quiz: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 27, 2025 by xtinethewriter

It’s time to shine up your little Italy knowledge and put it to the test, literally, by taking this 15-question quiz. Continue reading →

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Audiobook – Video: How the tragic fire at St. Michael’s Church put an end to a Community Gem: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 22, 2024 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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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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Catch a Glimpse of the 2023 St. Paul’s Italian Festival with this Colorful Picture Show: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 17, 2023 by xtinethewriter

Check out this picture show of the joy that was generated at the 2023 St. Paul’s Italian Festival in Erie, PA. Continue reading →

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