Friday Feb 4th, 2022
In the days before the proliferation of fast-food restaurants, hungry folks could stop at their local Isaly’s store for a meal, a loaf of bread, ice cream and milk. While there were no Isaly’s in Erie County, over 700 stores and dairy plants dotted the cities and towns of western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. This blog will look back at the not too distant past and certainly jog the memories of many readers.
Thursday Feb 3rd, 2022
If you missed it, for the month of February, the Hagen History Center will be recognizing African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage (The Trail)!
Wednesday Feb 2nd, 2022
Living in Northwest Pennsylvania, we have all heard of Groundhog Day and look forward to the prognostication of Spring’s arrival. We have all probably seen the movie “Groundhog Day” and sometimes feel like we live that movie at times. Well, have you ever gone to Punxsutawney to experience Groundhog Day? I did go several years ago and if you are ever thinking about it, here are some points to consider!
Wednesday Feb 2nd, 2022
Ah, the good old days! So many people who walk through the Watson-Curtze mansion imagine a life of servants, fine clothing, and beautiful furnishings. Others perhaps see a “gilded” cage of strict social rules and structure based on race, class, and gender. Even though I prefer to imagine the former, the latter cannot be denied.
Tuesday Feb 1st, 2022
For the month of February, the Hagen History Center will be recognizing African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage (The Trail).
Tuesday Feb 1st, 2022
Today we discuss the Brownie Camera. Here at Hagen History Center- Erie County Historical Society we have one in our collection. It is a Kodak Brownie Taget six-20 camera.
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