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Taking a closer look at the historic train trestle at the Erie Zoo: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 4, 2024 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ May 3, 2024 Many of us have ridden across the 200-foot, 108-year-old train trestle at the Erie Zoo over the decades. As it turns out, this historic structure has an interesting and purposeful background. “The … Continue reading →

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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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Read these Recently Discovered Memories of a Mill Creek Flood Survivor and See Flood Pictures: 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 Downtowner Quiz #1: Christine’s Questions

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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Hello 1989 ~ You gotta see this photo collection of old Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Ghost Town in Jerome, AZ and Montezuma’s Castle: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 6, 2023 by xtinethewriter

Check out these 1989 photos of Las Vegas with Diana Ross on the billboard at Caesars Palace among other fun views. 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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Check out this 1989 mockumentary journey to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Jerome AZ Ghost Town, and Montezuma’s Castle: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 3, 2023 by xtinethewriter
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