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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26ZM_tibbals-house_Erie-PA.html
Built in 1842, one of few fine examples of Greek Revival residential architecture remaining in Erie. The family of owner Charles M. Tibbals, onetime customs collector and a founder of Chicago & Erie Stove Co., resided here until 1903. Listed on Na…
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On this site in the home of Thomas Steuart the summer of 1813, a group of Erie women led by Margaret Forster Steuart made Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's famous battle flag inspired by the dying words of his friend, Captain James Lawrence of the F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26ZI_russian-town-pycck-1086-1077-c-1086-1089-1077-1076-1089-1090-1074-1086_Erie-PA.html
Erie's original Russian neighborhood, known as "Russian Town". Encompassed the area from Front Street to Third St., and Parade St. to French St. The original Church of the Nativity of Christ was the center of this neighborhood. The church was buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26YY_brewster-house_Erie-PA.html
One of the oldest houses in Erie, built in 1823 for prominent civic leader and politician Alexander Brewster, rear addition and Italianate changes to Federal period design made in 1850's. Deeded by Brewster family in 1898 to Erie Bureau of Chariti…
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Saving the Day During the famous naval Battle of Erie, Perry's ship Lawrence led the charge into the British fleet that controlled the lake. After Lawrence was disabled by enemy fire, Perry and four men of his crew rowed through a hail of cannon …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26YV_o-donnell-house_Erie-PA.html
The only surviving 19th century structure associated with the once important livery trade centered on lower French Street. Built in 1879 for attorney George DeCamp, the house was sold in 1881 to Arthur O'Donnell. He operated a livery stable nex…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26YR_colt-way_Erie-PA.html
In honor of Judah Colt (1761-1832), pioneer Erie settler in 1795. Land agent of Pennsylvania Population Co., Burgess of Erie in 1813 & 1820-21. Resident of 4th & French and early owner of much of this historic square block. Private walk - Pass …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26YQ_boston-store-livery-garage_Erie-PA.html
Built in 1906 for John P. Dugan livery on the site of Lafayette House, an early hotel. It is the only livery building left from that once important trade centered on lower French Street. From 1916 to 1961, this was livery and later garage for t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26YP_dedicated-to-those-in-northwestern-pa-wounded-in-all-wars-a-war-memorial_Erie-PA.html
Combat Wounded Veterans 1782 Military Order of The Purple Heart 1932 My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country's way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26YM_freshwater-fishing-capital_Erie-PA.html
Peak Catches Blue Pike - 1931 - 3,600,000 lbs. Lake Whitefish - 1946 - 8,300,000 lbs. Lake Herring - 1949 - 6,700,000 lbs. Pound netting (Drawing shows pound net from above) - Placing standing nets in shallow water that funnel fish into a sm…
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