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Get a look at one of the only original Dairy Queen signs left in the U. S. in Lawrence Park, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 29, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Presenting 2026 images of one of the last Dairy Queen curly-Q ice cream signs. Continue reading →

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Bringing Erie’s Nine “Forgotten” Communities into the Spotlight: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 27, 2026 by xtinethewriter

How much do you know about the 9 original old Erie neighborhoods? Read this article to learn more. Continue reading →

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The Lawrence Park Dinor is a one-of-a-kind portal to the past: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 23, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Here’s a portal to the past where you can sit on a metal stool at the counter, and order a root beer float and fried baloney sandwich. Continue reading →

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Stop, Look, Listen and Watch Trainumentary 24 ~ Travel From Erie, PA to Maricopa, AZ

Posted on February 19, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Journey by rail from Pennsylvania to Arizona and get a look at some lesser-seen corners of the country. Continue reading →

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Presenting a list of U.S. Presidents who have visited Erie, PA over the centuries: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 20, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Peruse this list of U.S. Presidents who have visited Erie, PA Continue reading →

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Erie, PA Little Italy Quiz: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 27, 2025 by xtinethewriter

It’s time to shine up your little Italy knowledge and put it to the test, literally, by taking this 15-question quiz. Continue reading →

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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 (updated 12/10/2025) 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 … Continue reading →

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Did you know that Train’s Pat Monahan was crowned king of the McDowell prom? ~ Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 31, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Aug. 31, 2023 Before his “train” arrived ~ The caption of this 1987 Millcreek Sun image states: “Royal Couple — Crowned as this year’s McDowell Senior Prom king and queen, Sue Sweeting and Pat Monahan pose … Continue reading →

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Wow! Have a Look at These Old Postcards of Waldameer Park Park in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 25, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ April 25, 2023 Postcards were about the only way people who didn’t live in Erie could see what Waldameer Park looked like way back when. It was owned by the Erie Electric Motor Company trolley line, … Continue reading →

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Check Out This Collection of Photos from the 1988 Air Show in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 27, 2023 by xtinethewriter

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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