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Presenting the Historical Fiction Story of Emma G. Lawrence, Erie’s first known female African American business owner: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on November 25, 2025 by xtinethewriter

This is a historical fiction piece, the facts are true but the details are made up. It was written as a tribute to one of Erie’s great women in history to help bring her story into the limelight. by Christine … Continue reading →

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Erie, PA Military History Quiz: Xtine’s 20 questions

Posted on May 2, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Hello Erie history lovers, it’s time to put on your military thinking cap and take a quiz about Erie’s notable military past. Continue reading →

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How Queen Yagowanea and the Erie Nation Were Annihilated: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 10, 2024 by xtinethewriter

The Peace Pipe and Wampum of Queen Yagowanea, who was known as the “mother of nations,” were held sacred. As she was protected by her own high character and holder of the symbolic house of peace, Yagowanea was known to receive ambassadors and messengers from the Wyandots, Mississaques, Five Nations and other neighboring tribes. Continue reading →

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Check out these Recently Discovered Memories of a Mill Creek Flood Survivor and See Flood Images: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 13, 2023 by xtinethewriter

She said he “transferred stuff out of the cellar and put it up high. When he finished, he couldn’t get across French Street because the water was too high, so he crossed the railroad bridge at 14th and French” to reach his home. Continue reading →

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Erie’s Central Market Was a Bustling Place from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on November 6, 2023 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Nov. 5, 2023 Before supermarkets and serve-yourself retailers cropped up around the city, Erie’s Central Market was an outlet for fresh fruit, produce, bread, meat and milk, among other goods. Located at the eastern end of … Continue reading →

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Take a historical tour with photos from the Perry Memorial House, a possible stop for the Underground Railroad: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 11, 2023 by xtinethewriter

Check out the historically-rich Dickson Tavern/Perry Memorial House in Erie, PA and catch a glimpse into its 213-year-old past. Continue reading →

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Look at these Magnificent Homes from Erie, PA’s Millionaire’s Row on W. 6th Street Near Downtown: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 24, 2022 by xtinethewriter

From about 1871 to the 1930s an area of Erie, PA on W. 6th Street near downtown was dubbed “Millionaire’s Row.” As the city developed, this is where the affluent citizens built architecturally-stunning homes and carriage houses. Enjoy this sampling … Continue reading →

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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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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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Sigsbee Reservoir in Erie, PA ~ Built in 1873, it is Still “Guarded” by the Beautiful Caretaker’s House: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on June 12, 2021 by xtinethewriter

See the Sigsbee Reservoir and Historic Caretaker’s House in Erie, PA Continue reading →

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