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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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See and read about a beautiful Erie mansion from 1872 that became landlocked and burned down: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 10, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Sad to see that the amazing Colt Mansion from 1872 became landlocked and demolished in Erie, PA 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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These Historic Homes on West 21st Street in Erie, PA Paint a Pretty Picture of the Past: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 30, 2026 by xtinethewriter

These wow-worthy historic homes in Erie, PA bring the past to life. 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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In the 1820s, Erie’s Dickson Tavern was that place where everybody knew your name in Erie: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 11, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, April 10, 2026 Erie’s Dickson Tavern at 201 French St., accomplished some pretty amazing things during John Dickson’s time as owner from 1815 to 1831, including service to Lafayette during his visit to Erie in 1825. In … 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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Marge’s Memoirs: Adventures as a Waitress in Erie during the 1970s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 2, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Read about some of the interesting times this former Waitress experienced in Erie, PA during the 1970s. Continue reading →

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View these Erie, PA bayfront photos from 1986 featuring the Public Dock, grain elevator, railroad tracks and muddy conditions: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 2, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Get wow-ed by these 1986 images of Erie’s Public Dock and east bayfront area before it was developed. Continue reading →

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