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Presenting the first Erie County Almshouse at W. 23rd and Pittsburgh Avenue in Erie, 1871-1918: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 10, 2026 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, May 9, 2026 The Erie County Almshouse at 23rd and Pittsburgh Ave. was one of the most formidable structures in the county at the time. Pictured is the first Erie County Almshouse, built in 1871 and open … Continue reading →

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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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Presenting a picture show and “Public Dock” -umentary featuring Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 6, 2026 by xtinethewriter

From busy waterfront to Public Steamboat Landing to Public Dock to Dobbins Landing. Wow, what an interesting progression. Continue reading →

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Dipson’s Plaza Cinema Entertained Erie for 58 Years before it was Demolished: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on May 6, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Remember the Dipson’s Plaza Theater in Erie’s West Erie Plaza? Continue reading →

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These Historic Homes on West 21st Street in Erie, PA Paint a Pretty Picture of the Past: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 30, 2026 by xtinethewriter

These wow-worthy historic homes in Erie, PA bring the past to life. Continue reading →

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“When Giants Roamed the Town of North East: Christine’s Chronicles”

Posted on April 26, 2026 by xtinethewriter

The town of North East, PA was aflutter in 1885 when 150 gigantic human skeletal remains were discovered in a stone cave there. Continue reading →

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Dr. Samuel J. Carter invented his Little Liver Pills in Erie, PA in around 1820: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 15, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Carter’s Pills started in Erie, PA back in the 1820s, read about it here. Continue reading →

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A Night of Fear Unfolds in 1951 vs. 2026

Posted on April 10, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Back when phones still rang, things were a lot different in the middle of the night when trouble erupted. Continue reading →

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Commodore Perry’s Flag was created by Erie’s pioneer women during the War of 1812: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 9, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Most in Erie know about Perry’s flag that said “Don’t Give Up the Ship,” but how many of us know where that flag originated? Continue reading →

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Reviewing what was discovered at a burial site of the Erie Indian city of Rique, where present-day Erie, PA is located: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 8, 2026 by xtinethewriter

Reviewing some of the amazing artifacts that were unearthed at Rique, the Erie Indians’ capital at Erie, Pennsylvania, during the mid-20th century Continue reading →

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