Friday Feb 28th, 2025
In the museum world, you just never know what, or who, is going to walk through the door. Back in April, we received a donation at the History Center of photos and documents belonging to local variety singer Shirley Gersims Sapper.
Friday Feb 14th, 2025
As my wife and I sorted through family memorabilia years ago, we came across a Western Union Telegram the message of which had so completely faded as to be unreadable.
Wednesday Dec 4th, 2024
Founded on Dec. 4, 1974, Glass Growers Gallery is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. As owner for the most recent 3.5 years, I, Emily Ernes, sat down with former owner of nearly 47 years, Deborah Vahanian, to reflect back on her experience at this major milestone. We had a warm, sentimental conversation where we shared a sense of gratitude for the artists and community who have shown up and surrounded GGG with their love and care for half a century.
Tuesday Dec 3rd, 2024
A year ago, Dr. Pam Lenz described the fascination and curiosity that accompanied her encounter with what had been known as the Paragon Building, situated on the extreme west end of North Park Row at Peach Street. In particular, she noted that the demolition of the adjacent Greyhound Bus Station had revealed the red-brick east wall of the building on which, in faded white letters, she discerned an advertisement for “Clocks, Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods.” Delving into newspaper archives she found the ad to reflect the offerings of the business of T.M. Austin, who, in 1857 seems not only to have been a proprietor but also joint owner/developer of the Paragon Building.
Monday Aug 12th, 2024
The Erie Electric Trolley Company had a hit with Waldameer. Since its opening, the 65-acre picnic park had installed several rides and its beach area was a paradise of sand, boardwalk, lagoon, and bath house. For those not wanting to take the streetcar, stable room and bicycle racks were available for individuals who came by horse or bike.
Tuesday Jul 23rd, 2024
Cuneiform tablets are some of the oldest examples of written language. It is an interesting topic as it spans several centuries and is the foundation of our modern written language. It finds its roots in the region of Mesopotamia, from the ancient Sumerian people.
Tuesday Jul 2nd, 2024
I can vouch for every word in the title. When Steve Gorman, park president, led me down the gated path to Waldameer’s beach, not one unruly character got in my way. Actually, no one got in my way. Once visited by thousands every day, no beachgoers have crowded its shore in over 60 years. The only sounds were our footsteps in the calf-high grass and a light breeze whispering through the trees.
Monday Jul 1st, 2024
Erie is chock-full of edible plants and mushrooms if you know where to look. These plants have been harvested by and used by many people in Erie’s History, including the famous Joe Root. Several people still prepare these plants in foods today.
Wednesday Apr 24th, 2024
Despite being a native of Cleveland, as the mastermind behind the radio labels Rocket and Star, Mr. Richard “Rick” Rambaldo has been a household name for decades in Erie media. He founded and oversaw Rambaldo Communications from 1988 to 2006 skyrocketing it into a $15 million brand.
Friday Mar 8th, 2024
Officially a buildup of mucus, some of us know catarrh as postnasal drip. And if you lived in northwestern Pennsylvania during the second half of the 19th century you were in luck, because one of the most celebrated catarrh remedies was developed in Erie by Dr. P. Hall.
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