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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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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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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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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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Painting visual pictures of Erie County’s Pioneer Women from the 1790s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 5, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Did you know one brave Erie pioneer woman crawled half a mile in the snow and dug food out of the ground with her bare hands to save her family from starvation? 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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