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View these never-seen-before 1990 photos of Kiss’ Gene Simmons in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on July 6, 2024 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan, July 5, 2024 The infamous rock group Kiss stormed into the sleepy city of Erie, PA On Oct. 16, 1990 amid censorship controversy on the local level. The hubbub was regarding Kiss’ stop in Erie during … Continue reading →

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How Queen Yagowanea and the Erie Nation Were Annihilated: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 10, 2024 by xtinethewriter

The Peace Pipe and Wampum of Queen Yagowanea, who was known as the “mother of nations,” were held sacred. As she was protected by her own high character and holder of the symbolic house of peace, Yagowanea was known to receive ambassadors and messengers from the Wyandots, Mississaques, Five Nations and other neighboring tribes. Continue reading →

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Check out these Recently Discovered Memories of a Mill Creek Flood Survivor and See Flood Images: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 13, 2023 by xtinethewriter

She said he “transferred stuff out of the cellar and put it up high. When he finished, he couldn’t get across French Street because the water was too high, so he crossed the railroad bridge at 14th and French” to reach his home. Continue reading →

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Erie’s Central Market Was a Bustling Place from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on November 6, 2023 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Nov. 5, 2023 Before supermarkets and serve-yourself retailers cropped up around the city, Erie’s Central Market was an outlet for fresh fruit, produce, bread, meat and milk, among other goods. Located at the eastern end of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 23, 2023 by xtinethewriter

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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Scrambled Song Titles of the 1960s: Xtine’s 20 Questions

Posted on July 7, 2023 by xtinethewriter

Hey groovy people – Time to put on your 1960s music trivia thinking cap and tackle this 20-question fun quiz of scrambled song titles. Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 15, 2023 by xtinethewriter

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

Posted on August 19, 2022 by xtinethewriter

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

Posted on June 13, 2022 by xtinethewriter

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

Posted on May 24, 2022 by xtinethewriter

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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