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Extreme HistoERIE: The Earliest Years of Erie, PA 1795 to 1884: Xtine’s 20 questions

Posted on May 22, 2022 by xtinethewriter

If you know who’s buried at the Wayne blockhouse in Erie, PA then take this quiz! Even if you don’t know, take the quiz anyway! Continue reading →

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Observe the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse as witnessed in Erie County, PA on May 15, 2022: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 16, 2022 by xtinethewriter
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See What Erie’s East Bayfront Looked Like in 1880 With This Photo of the Wayne Blockhouse: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 18, 2022 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ April 18, 2022 Yes, the shoreline of Presque Isle Bay nearly reached the Wayne Blockhouse as is apparent in this 1880 photo! Garrison Hill, which is slightly to the east of this photo, was a … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Musical History – DeBence Antique Music World: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 5, 2022 by xtinethewriter

This dandy new-looking Zenith Cobra-Matic was advertised as “The Record Fan’s Delight.” It was described as the “Simplest automatic record-player ever built! Plays all records of any speed from 10 to 85, including the coming new 16 R.P.M.!” Continue reading →

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Did you know the first lighthouse keeper at Presque Isle called it “the loneliest place on earth?” Watch this video to learn more: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 31, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Climb up the 149-year-old metal spiral staircase to see what the first lighthouse keepers at Presque Isle might have observed Continue reading →

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Riehl Gardens ~ A place of beauty in Fairview, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 29, 2022 by xtinethewriter

“Riehl Gardens is Beautiful” was a perfect slogan for this former business because it truly lived up to that statement. Check out these photos and story to see for yourself. Continue reading →

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When Our US Army Bus Drove Straight Into An Anti-American Demonstration in Bangkok This Is What Happened in 1975: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 27, 2022 by xtinethewriter

How does one hide from thousands of angry people in a foreign country when trapped on a bus and there is nowhere to do so? Continue reading →

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Top 10 Soap Operas That Might Be Adapted to Boomers

Posted on March 23, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Sometimes it’s fun to take reality and imagine it in a funny way…with that in mind please enjoy this humorous piece. Continue reading →

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Erie PA Zoo’s Beloved Orangutan, Joe, has died at age 36.

Posted on March 22, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Joe the Orangutan was one of the Erie Zoo’s most beloved creatures. He had quite a personality, and might sit and look at you, or jump up and display his strength, depending on his mood. Upon his passing he leaves … Continue reading →

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What Fun We Had at The Skyway Drive-In, Erie PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 16, 2022 by xtinethewriter

It’s time to remember the nostalgic cinematic candy otherwise known as the drive-in movie. Here’s the Skyway in Erie, PA Continue reading →

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