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Stumptown ~ Reviving Erie’s Forgotten Settlement from the War of 1812: Christines Chronicles

Posted on March 19, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Hey Erie history enthusiasts ~ Take a trip to Stumptown, an early encampment in Erie’s infancy. Continue reading →

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W. T. Grants Store in Erie, PA was a popular place to shop into the 1970s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 15, 2026 by xtinethewriter

W. T. Grants stores in Erie, PA were popular shopping spots until they closed in the 1970s. Continue reading →

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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

Posted on February 28, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Take a peek at Dobbins Lane, an amazing historic cobblestone street that was removed from Erie’s bayfront in the 1980s for development. Continue reading →

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Learn about the Lone Fisherman’s Inn, a Presque Isle treasure trove from the past: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 23, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Listen and see the story of this magical place with this audiobook. The Lone Fisherman’s Inn is where people flocked to in the 1870s in search of a place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. What happened to it? … Continue reading →

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Presenting a look back at Erie’s Historic Boston Store, 1886-1979: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 5, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Do you know how Erie’s Boston Store got its name? Read this story to find out. Continue reading →

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Strong Vincent High School in Erie was set to be named West High School. Why was it changed? Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 31, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Did you know that Strong Vincent High School in Erie had a different name originally? Continue reading →

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See photos of the outdoor Transitway Mall being demolished in downtown Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 27, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Take a trip down Erie’s memory lane and see the downtown Transitway Mall when it was removed, opening State Street back up to four lanes. Continue reading →

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Millionaire’s Row: The Movie, starring the magnificent structures on Erie, PA’s West 6th Street

Posted on January 25, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Get Wowed by some of these incredible structures on Erie’s Millionaire’s Row, which is a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places 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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Did you know there was a French town located at Erie, PA in the 1750s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 14, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Watch and listen to this audiobook story about the French Village that was located at Erie, PA in the 1750s near Fort Presque Isle.

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