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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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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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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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“When Giants Roamed the Town of North East: Christine’s Chronicles”

Posted on April 26, 2026 by xtinethewriter

The town of North East, PA was aflutter in 1885 when 150 gigantic human skeletal remains were discovered in a stone cave there. 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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Dr. Samuel J. Carter invented his Little Liver Pills in Erie, PA in around 1820: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 15, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Carter’s Pills started in Erie, PA back in the 1820s, read about it here. Continue reading →

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A Night of Fear Unfolds in 1951 vs. 2026

Posted on April 10, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Back when phones still rang, things were a lot different in the middle of the night when trouble erupted. Continue reading →

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Take a photographic tour of the magnificent Galbraith Mansion in Erie, PA built in 1892: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 30, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Take a peek inside of this exquisite Erie, PA mansion that was built in 1892. Continue reading →

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These tall ships visited Erie, PA on Aug. 21, 2025 and what a splash they made on the tempestuous lake: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 30, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Observe some of the tall ships that sailed into Erie, PA for the 2025 festival. Continue reading →

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