Monday Sep 27th, 2021
On September 4, 2021, the house that had been located at 511 Chestnut St, Erie PA, was demolished. While it was determined that the building had no significant historical or architectural importance, one of its inhabitants was certainly noteworthy in Erie history.
Friday Sep 24th, 2021
The Culbertson House is located on Main Street in historic Girard, PA.
The Hon. William C. Culbertson built the house from 1894-1896. Culbertson was born in Edinboro, PA and was a prominent manufacturer and banker. He served as a representative in Congress from 1889-1891, representing the 51st District.
Wednesday Sep 22nd, 2021
Here at the Hagen History Center, we have had the privilege of working with architect Jeff Kidder and contractor Mike Jefferys multiple times on various types of construction projects and exhibit development. Their office is in the city’s oldest, still standing building, the Dickson Tavern. What is the history of this 1815 building which is currently surrounded by the modern UPMC Hamot Hospital?
Thursday Sep 16th, 2021
Occasionally, a blog will appear called, “Found in the Archives!” so to assume any regularity is entirely irresponsible—but the Processing Archivist likes to think proactively so:
This week’s exciting, “Found in the Archives!” at the Hagen History Center is a once a month or two kind of find.
Wednesday Sep 15th, 2021
I grew up in the country, south of Erie, and as a kid I remember riding my bicycle everywhere. One place I enjoyed seeing was Lake Pleasant and being that we didn’t get to Lake Erie often, it was always a treat. The Lake is so peaceful and pretty surrounded by trees and farmland.
Tuesday Sep 14th, 2021
Many of us learned what we know about the Millcreek Flood when riding on the Erie Zoo Train, which passes over a bridge where the creek itself is still visible, before it disappears into the Millcreek Tube. Enthusiastic train engineers describe how the tube has prevented future devastation like the flood that took place on August 3, 1915.
Monday Sep 13th, 2021
Today’s blog came to me while working one day. My office, also known as the mezzanine, is within the Archive building where I am surrounded by objects. Most of these objects have been catalogued into our system and properly put away for storage. Although there are still a small number that have not yet been looked at.
With a recent attempt to finish putting objects away, I stumbled upon a group of military pieces.
Friday Sep 10th, 2021
On a beautiful September Friday in 1813, Oliver Hazard Perry’s nine-ship squadron of hastily built ships and converted merchant vessels defeated a six-ship British squadron off Put-in-Bay at the western end of Lake Erie. It was the first time in United States naval history that an entire enemy fleet was captured. This meant American control of the lake.
Wednesday Sep 8th, 2021
The title of this blog is a perfect description for this Erie store because it has brought much happiness to generations of Erie residents. It has been in business for 135 years and still serves the community with a smile. Its tag line is “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it”. Can you guess which store I am writing about?
Friday Sep 3rd, 2021
William Leverett Morrison was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on June 15, 1869. The son of Leverett and Missouri Bliss Morrison, young Morrison would choose a naval career and become one of Erie’s most influential and experienced citizens.
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