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Observe this set of images showing Erie, PA schools from the late 1800s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 3, 2026 by xtinethewriter

PART I – In Erie’s younger days, public schools were numbered and named. Came across pictures of the schools that were in use as of 1888 and restored/colorized them. Here are Schools 1- 10 with addresses and names. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Take this humorous historic quiz about Erie, PA from the 1980s

Posted on January 1, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Take this humorous quiz from 1985 about Erie, PA and see how you score. Continue reading →

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The Erie Academy ~ Check out this Remarkable Educational Facility from Erie’s Forgotten History: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 30, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Get a look at the stately Erie Academy structure, which dominated the southeast corner of 10th and State in the late 1800s. Continue reading →

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From the 1950s to 2016, the El-Patio Motel was an Erie, PA landmark: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 28, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Here’s a rare look at Erie’s former El Patio Motel before and during its 2016 demolition. Continue reading →

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~ The Lone Fisherman’s Inn ~ The tale of a historic tucked-away haven: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 27, 2025 by xtinethewriter

If you ever wondered about one of Erie’s mysterious resorts called the Lone Fisherman’s Inn, this is a must-read historic presentation. Continue reading →

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Did you know there was a French village in Erie, PA during the 1750s? Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 23, 2025 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Dec. 22, 2025 Bonjour! Here’s another dose of Erie’s “Forgotten History” regarding some of the area’s first non-indigenous settlers (French) who lived near the mouth of Mill Creek in the 1750s: “Presque Isle fort and road, … Continue reading →

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It’s Lawrence Park’s 100th Birthday! Celebrate the Centennial with a special quiz about Lawrence Park’s Unique History: Xtine’s 20 questions

Posted on December 8, 2025 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan and Jaye H. Beebe * * * * * * * This quiz was written specifically for the Lawrence Park, PA community, to commemorate that township’s Centennial Celebration in 2026. Most residents of Erie County, PA … Continue reading →

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See the oldest building on State Street in Erie PA, former residence of Horace Greeley: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 2, 2025 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ December 2, 2025 414 State St. ~ 1830 The Sterrett House This historic two-story Federal-style home was “erected of brick brought from England as ballast on a boat,” according to 1949 information from the Erie … Continue reading →

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For over 60 Years Larry’s Central Market has served Erie shoppers: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 1, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Larry’s Central Market 1626 Sassafras by Christine Lorraine Morgan, Nov. 30, 2025 This mid-city landmark has been a fixture for local shoppers since the 1960s. The building, which was built in the 1890s, was there when the old Central Market … Continue reading →

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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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