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La Nuova Aurora Society in Erie, PA’s “Little Italy” features local ancestors in its Legacy Project: Christine’s Chronicles

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Aug. 23, 2023 Keeping history alive is very important to one of little Italy’s landmark fixtures, La Nuova Aurora Society. Founded in 1907, “This organization was created to support the growing Italian community in Erie … Continue reading

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Erie’s splendid “Illig House” continues to fascinate: Christine’s Chronicles

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ February 15, 2023 People in Erie, PA continue to be awed by one of its most bewitching structures from the past, the Illig House. This image of the Illig House was captured in 2021. One … 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

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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Observe the place where Daniel Dobbins built the ships that helped win the Battle of Lake Erie in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, October 25, 2022, updated 12/4/2025 THIS HISTORICAL MARKER AT THE FOOT OF CASCADE STREET TELLS A VERY ENLIGHTENING TALE OF ERIE’S BAYFRONT PAST. Erie’s bayfront is seeped in history ~ Check out these images showing where Daniel … Continue reading

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See this colorful photo show ~ Autumn in Wellsburg, PA (Lundys Lane) is an exquisite time in a historic place: Christine’s Chronicles

by Christine Lorraine Morgan, Oct. 18, 2022 Wellsburg in Erie County, PA has been around for awhile, as is evidenced by its past and some of its historic structures. Here are some views of that lovely place, and a link … Continue reading

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Presenting some of the beautiful details of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ August 19, 2022 St. Paul’s Church, in the heart of Erie’s “Little Italy” neighborhood, had its humble beginnings in May of 1891. In August 1928, ground was broken for a new house of worship, but … Continue reading

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See some of the ships that have visited Erie, PA’s bayfront over the years: Christine’s Chronicles

The lake port city of Erie, PA has seen its share of waterfaring vessels over the centuries. Here is a glimpse at some of those nautical visitors. It’s winter 2019 and the “Presque Isle” is docked at the Erie bay … 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

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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Observe the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse as witnessed in Erie County, PA on May 15, 2022: Christine’s Chronicles

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See What Erie’s East Bayfront Looked Like in 1880 With This Photo of the Wayne Blockhouse: Christine’s Chronicles

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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