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Remembering the original Souvenir Stand at Erie’s Public Dock in the 1960s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 8, 2026 by xtinethewriter

The souvenir stand at the Public Dock was a memorable waterfront structure that played a major role in the memories of those who visited Erie’s Public Dock back in the day. Continue reading →

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The Beautiful, Melancholy Tale of Joe Root, the “King of Presque Isle:” Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 1, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Joe Root left home as an adolescent and made his home among the nature of Presque Isle’s wilderness. Continue reading →

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Erie Public Steamboat Landing, to Public Dock, to Dobbins Landing ~ What’s Up Dock?: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 18, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, January 18, 2026 “Dedication of Erie’s New Dock, 1909. (The Pride of Erie) Erie, Pa.” Erie’s Public Steamboat Landing was joyously dedicated on June 24, 1909. It was a gala event that was attended by thousands, presided … 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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Sailing around the Erie Maritime Museum’s nautical nostalgia: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 18, 2025 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ April 18, 2025 Presenting a few of the displays that can be observed at the Erie Maritime Museum, 150 E. Front Street, Erie PA. All images were captured Nov. 15, 2024 This is part of the … Continue reading →

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Check out these photos from an Erie Cablevision promotional event on the EMTA trolley with local radio personality Dan Geary in 1993: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 17, 2022 by xtinethewriter

These images were captured on film in 1993 at a promotional event in Erie, PA by Christine Lorraine Morgan (aka xtinethewriter), who worked at the cable company and helped coordinate the activity. This is several years before the local cable … Continue reading →

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HistoERIE Quiz – 19th Century Edition: Xtine’s 20 Questions

Posted on June 22, 2019 by xtinethewriter

You won’t believe what men were forced to do by law every Saturday in the early days of Erie, PA. Take this quiz and find out! Continue reading →

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Xtine’s 20 Questions: Whose Business is it Anyway? Erie, PA Historical Trivia Quiz

Posted on July 22, 2014 by xtinethewriter

Standing in majestic silence, the Boston Store in the center of downtown Erie, PA was a place where local people worked 50+ years before retiring. Now it is an apartment building. Calling All Erieites…Just How Much Do You Know About Your … Continue reading →

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Christine’s Chronicles: If History Does Repeat Itself, What Lies Ahead? Political Satire, Among Other Things

Posted on July 18, 2014 by xtinethewriter

Take a step past the plethora of perpetual political pieces, and give yourself a chuckle. Because if history starts repeating, hold onto your horses, literally. Continue reading →

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“Spy in Disguise” – Hear a unique unreleased studio track by Xtine’s Hey Baby!

Posted on February 22, 2014 by xtinethewriter

Listen to this blues-y melody written by Xtine in 1998 and recorded by Graham Scott.

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