Tag Archives: Erie PA

Erie’s Lake Shore Industries is an amazing local business that provides durable signs to customers in the U.S. and Canada: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 14, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, Jan. 13, 2026 Since 1908 (that’s 116 years!) Lake Shore Industries has been a fixture in Erie’s little Italy at 1817 Poplar. All these years Lake Shore has been producing durable aluminum signs, which is accomplished through … Continue reading →

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Two bakeries in Erie’s little Italy have been open for over a century! Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 14, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Taking a delicious peek at two bakeries in Erie’s little Italy ~ Each one has been open for over a century! Majestic Bakery, 1501 Walnut St. was built in 1887 and open since 1915. When we were kids visiting grandma in … Continue reading →

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St. Peter’s Cathedral in Erie makes the list of “Tallest Church Buildings” in the World: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 12, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Did you know that Erie’s St. Peter’s Cathedral is one of the tallest in the world, according to Wikipedia? Continue reading →

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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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