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- Dobbins Lane was said to be the oldest street in town until it was removed ~ Enjoy these photos of that cobblestone lane from Erie’s forgotten past: Christine’s Chronicles
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- Stop, Look, Listen and Watch Trainumentary 24 ~ Travel From Erie, PA to Maricopa, AZ
- Presenting a look back at Erie’s Historic Boston Store, 1886-1979: Christine’s Chronicles
- The Beautiful, Melancholy Tale of Joe Root, the “King of Presque Isle:” Christine’s Chronicles
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Check Out This Collection of Photos from the 1988 Air Show in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles
by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ March 27, 2023 Digging through old photo albums unearthed this series of pictures which were taken at the 1988 Air Show at Erie International Airport in Erie, PA. It was a brilliant day, with sunshine … Continue reading
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Erie Malleable Iron (EMI) is being demolished in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles
by Christine Lorraine Morgan – March 22, 2023 The demolition of Erie Malleable Iron (EMI) on West 12th Street in Erie, PA is underway. It is apparent that this solidly-built complex at W. 12th and Cherry St. is going to take … Continue reading
Wow! Check out this new trainumentary.com Youtube playlist showing all 22 Trainumentary videos: Christine’s Chronicles
Posted by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ February 23, 2023 Click “Watch on Youtube” in the image below to start your journey. This is the place to hop aboard and see all of the Trainumentaries produced by trainumentary.com. There are 22 … Continue reading
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Erie’s splendid “Illig House” continues to fascinate: Christine’s Chronicles
by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ February 15, 2023 People in Erie, PA continue to be awed by one of its most bewitching structures from the past, the Illig House. This image of the Illig House was captured in 2021. One … Continue reading
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A History of the Pony Express: Christine’s Chronicles
By Christine Lorraine Morgan~ first published Jan. 16, 2011 for helium.com/revised Feb. 14, 2023 The Pony Express and its brief 18-month existence carved a deep niche in history because it exemplifies the tumultuous spirit of the American pioneer. With riders … Continue reading
Take a trip to the Erie Zoo and see the animals and colors in this fun photo show: Christine’s Chronicles
by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ January 17, 2023 Since 1927 the Erie Zoo has been an enchanting place for people to catch a glimpse of animals they might not ever see up close otherwise. As a child, the zoo stimulated … Continue reading
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See this 1987 photo of the Wayne Blockhouse in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles
Wayne Blockhouse in 1987 on black-and-white film. by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Dec. 28, 2022 The entire area near its bayfront is just seeping with Erie’s earliest roots. It’s where the French fort Presque Isle was situated when the City … Continue reading
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See photos of the Erie Coke plant before it closed in 2019: Christine’s Chronicles
By Christine Lorraine Morgan, Nov. 17. 2022 These images of the Erie Coke plant were captured in July 2018 and February 2019. Situated at the foot of East Avenue, it this sprawling site began producing coke in 1833. Operations were … Continue reading
Observe the place where Daniel Dobbins built the ships that helped win the Battle of Lake Erie in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles
By Christine Lorraine Morgan, October 25, 2022, updated 12/4/2025 THIS HISTORICAL MARKER AT THE FOOT OF CASCADE STREET TELLS A VERY ENLIGHTENING TALE OF ERIE’S BAYFRONT PAST. Erie’s bayfront is seeped in history ~ Check out these images showing where Daniel … Continue reading
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Take a Photo Journey Through Girard, PA and Observe the Glorious Colors of Autumn: Christine’s Chronicles
by Christine Lorraine Morgan, Oct. 18, 2022 US Route 20 heading west, away from Girard, toward Ohio. View from behind Taco Bell on E. Main (Route 20). Elk Creek baking up a beautiful blend of reflected warm autumnal tones. Girard … Continue reading
