Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

21st Century Erie

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

1. 21st Century Erie Marker

Inscription. As Erie enters its next millennium, its economy is shifting toward service, tourism and recreation, a trend that is clearly visible along the Bayfront. Marinas, condominiums and restaurants have replaced the railroad and dock facilities that marked Erie's maritime and industrial periods. Office buildings and luxury residences have emerged from run-down waterfront dump-sites. A new Maritime Museum/Library complex and rehabilitated public dock (Dobbin's Landing) were created, and the older neighborhoods adjacent to Erie's waterfront location, protected harbor, rich maritime history and proximity to Presque Isle State Park secure its status as a great city.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 7.752′ N, 80° 6.131′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is on Bayfront Promenade west of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 Bayfront Promenade, Erie PA 16507, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bayfront Metamorphosis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cascade Street Docks (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Presque Isle and the Bay (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Public Pier is Dedicated to (approx. 0.2 miles away); Industrial Erie (approx. ¼ mile away); Cascade Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lawrence and Niagara (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charles Vernon Gridley (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

2. 21st Century Erie Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.