North East in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
12 East Main
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 20, 2026
1. 12 East Main Marker
1858-1885 M.L. Selkregg Grocery
1885-1914 Swartz Pharmacy
1915-1934 Salchow & Baldwin Drug Store
1934-1940 Restaurant
1940-1941 Cochrane + Pfeil Appliances
1942-1945 Hultman Shoe Repairs + Pfeil Appliances
1947-1985 Wayne's Hardware
1988-1998 Paula (Gunduz) Ballarin, Dr.
Erected 2021 by The North East Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 42° 12.975′ N, 79° 50.049′ W. Marker is in North East, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 20) east of North Lake Street (Pennsylvania Route 89), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 East Main Street, North East PA 16428, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and in Greater Erie. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 10 East Main (a few steps from this marker); 8 East Main (a few steps from this marker); 2 & 6 East Main (a few steps from this marker); 15 East Main (a few steps from this marker); 13 East Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 11 East Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 22 East Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 9 East Main (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North East.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 20, 2026
2. 12 East Main Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
