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School No. 9 “Franklin School” has sat atop Federal Hill in Erie, PA for over 130 years: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 13, 2025 by xtinethewriter

Check out the details and pictures of Erie, PA’s historic School No. 9, situated on Federal Hill in the heart of the city. Continue reading →

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Valley School ~ The tale of the little country Schoolhouse in Albion, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on November 17, 2024 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ November 16, 2024 The Valley School was a schoolhouse that was saved from dilapidation in Albion. The image on top shows the structure in its original location on Cherry Hill Road. Photo credit to the … Continue reading →

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See pictures and the story of Erie’s Land Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse site in the US along the Great Lakes: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 7, 2024 by xtinethewriter

Hello Lighthouse Lovers – check out the Erie Land Lighthouse, the first lighthouse site on the US Great Lakes Continue reading →

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Presenting the three lighthouses of Lake Erie’s coast at the Port of Erie: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 3, 2024 by xtinethewriter

Attention Lighthouse Lovers – did you know that one of Erie’s three lighthouses is constructed in an unusual square-pyramidal design, and is the last remaining lighthouse of this type in the U.S.? Continue reading →

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Reviewing George Washington’s historical presence in Erie County, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 28, 2022 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ August 27, 2022 On the south side of Waterford’s Eagle-Hotel stands a life-sized commemoration to the nation’s first President, George Washington, posed in a manner to represent the fulfillment of his first public mission. The … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 18, 2022 by xtinethewriter

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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Christine’s Chronicles: The Warner Theatre in Still Bedazzles After 90 Years in Erie, PA

Posted on May 31, 2021 by xtinethewriter

If you love beautiful, opulent old theaters then you’ll need to see this post! Enjoy these images of the Warner Theatre in downtown Erie, PA which capture the magic of this opulent palace of yesteryear. Continue reading →

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Weis Library in Erie, PA Served Local People for Decades in the 20th Century: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on February 27, 2021 by xtinethewriter

Weis Library in Erie, PA was bequeathed by John Weis in 1896 to ensure that local people had access to learning materials. Continue reading →

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Marvintown: A Beautiful Painting By Ida Heibel Shows An Idyllic Place From The Past In Erie, PA ~ includes a story about the old neighborhood as told by Marian Fromknecht: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 21, 2020 by xtinethewriter

Journey to Marvintown, as shown in a historic oil painting by Ida Heibel from her childhood memories and a story by Marian Fromkneckt 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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