Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Boston Store Livery & Garage
From 1916 to 1961, this was livery and later garage for the Boston Store (1885-1979), the first local department store to make home deliveries.
Erected 1986 by Erie County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 42° 7.882′ N, 80° 5.095′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is on French Street north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 French St, Erie PA 16507, United States 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: Historic Erie Flagpole (a few steps from this marker); Colt Way (a few steps from this marker); O'Donnell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie Steam Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Don't Give Up the Ship (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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