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 . . . — — Map (db m116447) HM
This Second Empire style house was built for Addison H. Leech (1824-1899) from Leechburg, PA (Armstrong County) and his wife Mary Watson Leech (1834-1921) of St. Louis, MO. A graduate of Allegheny College who served in the Civil War as a Lt. . . . — — Map (db m310383) HM
These skilled seamen were among those who enabled Oliver Hazard Perry to defeat & capture a British Squadron, Sept. 10, 1813. Their participation - critical to victory - secured a place for African Americans in the region's history. — — Map (db m21048) HM
The American Fort was built a few blocks east of the French and British forts on a bluff behind the current Soldiers and Sailors Home. It was erected in July 1795 by a detail of General Anthony Wayne's soldiers commanded by Captain Bissel. The fort . . . — — Map (db m23881) HM
The Realities of War
The citizens of Erie saluted Perry's men upon their victorious return to Presque Isle Bay, but the celebration was short-lived. The local courthouse was converted into a makeshift hospital for the severely wounded and . . . — — Map (db m132269) HM
On the Soldiers and Sailors Home grounds near the foot of this street is a restored blockhouse on the site of American Fort Presque Isle. It is the original burial place of General Wayne, who died there on December 15, 1796. — — Map (db m21417) HM
Launched at Presque Isle in the spring of 1813, the schooner Ariel was commanded by Lieutenant John Packet during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. She carried a crew of 36 and was armed with four 12-pounders. At the onset of the . . . — — Map (db m132217) HM
The Ariel, Porcupine,
Scorpion and Tigress,
gunboats of
Commodore Perry,
in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sep. 10, 1813,
were built on the bay front, 100 yards north
of this spot, early in the same year. — — Map (db m21426) HM
American Legions
American Legion 11
American Legion 103
American Legion 105
American Legion 162
American Legion 220
American Legion 285
American Legion 299
American Legion 365
American Legion 488
American Legion 494 . . . — — Map (db m116427) WM
Stull Interpretive Center
In the 1920s, a small rustic building known as the Police Barracks, served as the "State Park Police" headquarters. In 1935, the building was moved to the sawmill area and a new wooden structure was built here in . . . — — Map (db m132283) HM
By the 1980's Erie's maritime economy had essentially disappeared. The docks had fallen into disuse, commercial fishing was in decline and the grain elevator was crumbling. Unused railroad tracks, which had once fed the insatiable appetites of . . . — — Map (db m116444) HM
The Bell Tower and Carillon is a gift to St. Jude the Apostle Parish from Herbert and Audrey Emig Sweny and children in memory of the Deceased Sweny and Emig Families.
The three bronze bells originally hung in the tower of St. Michael's Church, . . . — — Map (db m116371) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m116399) HM
For 66 years, this was the entry to a brewery. First, in 1852 with Jacob Fuess (1827-1863) Brewery. Succeeded in 1863 by his German immigrant step-son Charles M. Conrad (1841-1910), becoming National Brewery that by 1895 produced 150,000 barrels . . . — — Map (db m313841) HM
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 Charities . . . — — Map (db m116419) HM
In memory of
Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede
United States Army (Retired)
1933-1998
Commissioned a lieutenant of infantry from Gannon's ROTC program upon graduation in 1955, August R. Pede became the first Gannon alumnus to . . . — — Map (db m122253) HM WM
In commemoration of
Brigadier General
Casimir Pulaski
father of American Cavalry
born in Poland March 4 1748
died in the service of
the American Colonies
at the siege of
Savannah, Georgia
October 11 1779
Erected 1931 by . . . — — Map (db m163648) HM
Named in honor of
Harborcreek Township's Fallen Son
Senior Airman Bryan Bell
2-10-88 / 1-5-12
who died in service to his country
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
466th Explosive Ordnance Disposal — Delta Flight — . . . — — Map (db m132203) WM
This beach, formerly Beach 10, is named in honor of Patrick "Pat" Budny, who at age 17, became the first person to swim the 23 miles between Long Point, Ontario, Canaca, and Presque Isle State Park. Budny accomplished this feat in 26 hours on August . . . — — Map (db m132274) HM
End of Erie Extension of the Pennsylvania Canal system. Work begun here July 4, l838. Canal formally opened Dec. 5, 1844, by arrival of "R. S. Reed" with Mercer County coal, and "Queen of the West" with passengers. — — Map (db m180007) HM
This Second Empire style duplex townhouse and its twin next door were built in 1875 by respected contractor and brick mason, German-born John M. Kuhn (1831-1906). Known then as "The Kuhn Block", they were built in the basin of the former
Erie . . . — — Map (db m310388) HM
This Second Empire style duplex townhouse and its twin next door were built in 1875 by respected contractor and brick mason, German-born John M. Kuhn (1831-1906). Known then as "The Kuhn Block", they were built in the basin of the former
Erie . . . — — Map (db m310506) HM
Grave of Captain Gridley, commander of Dewey's flagship Olympia in the Battle of Manila Bay, 1898, is located in this cemetery. Dewey's order, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley," opened the battle. — — Map (db m21049) HM
Erie merchant mariner, naval officer, born in Mifflin County. Captured by the British during the War of 1812, Dobbins escaped, went to Washington to report the fall of Forts Mackinac and Detroit. Appointed a sailing master in the US Navy, he . . . — — Map (db m21040) HM
Cascade Creek is the last of Erie's three original creeks. Its western location saved it from being completely compromised by urbanization. Cascade Creek flows along the bayfront parkway and into a delta behind the western dock. In 1813, Daniel . . . — — Map (db m21425) HM
The three Cascade Street Docks provided the setting for much of the Bayfront development that followed construction of the Bayfront Parkway. Without them, there would not have been enough area to create the complex of modern activities that have . . . — — Map (db m116449) HM
Erected as a residence for the cashier of a branch of the United States Bank of Pennsylvania, which occupied the adjacent building. Completed 1839. — — Map (db m41032) HM
Pump House Park
Historically, these ponds functioned as settling basins to help clean drinking water. Over time, park visitors were able to enjoy this area for its recreation. Amenities included a bathhouse, band shell, and picnic groves. . . . — — Map (db m132262) HM
Served with distinction as ensign at the Battle of Mobile Bay,
August 7 A.D. MDCCCLXIV In command of the Olympia, flagship of the American fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay
May 1 A.D. MDCCCXC Died at Kobe Japan
A.D. MDCCCXC. His fame is . . . — — Map (db m116408) WM
What was the War of 1812? America declared war against Great Britain on June 18, 1812. The conflict lasted for over two years. Many historians believe that the war was the inevitable outcome of Britain's continued interference in U.S. . . . — — Map (db m129898) HM
This vernacular frame dwelling was designed 1896 by noted Erie architect C. Paxton Cody, AIA (1854-1936) for his father-in-law, Cleveland native Elias Ede(1825-1899). Cody and his wife Ella Esther Ede Cody(1851-1917) also lived here . . . — — Map (db m307159) HM
World War II hero. Cochran distinguished himself as a daring pilot commanding P-40 fighter planes in North Africa and as the colorful leader of the 1st Air Commandos during the invasion of Burma. He became a colonel at the age of 33 and earned such . . . — — Map (db m41033) HM
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. — — Map (db m116396) HM
[Plaque side]Dont Give up
the Ship
Commodore
Oliver Hazard Perry
U.S. Navy
Hero of the Battle of Lake Erie
September 10, 1813
Born • August 23, 1785 South Kingston, Rhode Island
Died • August 23, . . . — — Map (db m311012) HM WM
Opposite this spot, on the shores of Presque Isle Bay, Commodore Perry built his ships. The “Lawrence,” “Niagara,” “Ariel,” “Porcupine,” “Scorpion” & “Tigress.” On August 12, . . . — — Map (db m129900) HM WM
This Shingle Style house was built 1890 for $8,500 by Constable Bros. for Frank Connell (1855-1917) and wife Electra Orton Connell (1854-1943) on property purchased 1889 from David & Susan Burger. An Ohio native. Frank Connell . . . — — Map (db m307175) HM
Prominent German born brewer Charles M. Conrad (1841-1910), whose home was on armory site, built these houses for two daughters and their brother husbands--502 designed 1898 by Erie architect Jos. Frank for Katherine Conrad (1870-1960) and Frederick . . . — — Map (db m132251) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m116424) WM
Dobbins Landing Timeline
1995
Bicentennial Tower built to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Erie.
1986
Public Dock renamed Dobbins Landing in honor of pioneer mariner Daniel Dobbins.
1926
Nicholson Ferry to Port Dover . . . — — Map (db m116411) HM
This type of medina cut-stone block pavement was used on Erie streets in the eighteen hundreds before either asphalt or concrete. — — Map (db m116455) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m116421) HM
James "Jim" Thompson (1863-1931)
Erie native Jim Thompson worked to improve visitor access to the park and to protect the shoreline of the peninsula. As one of his governmental duties, Thompson was a member of the Pennsylvania State Park . . . — — Map (db m307156) HM
Erected by the
Postal Employees of the
United States
to the memory of
Eben Brewer
first mail agent of the
United States in Cuba,
who died July 14, 1898,
aged 50 years.
— — Map (db m116452) HM
The Edison Electric Fountain was dedicated on Tuesday October 22, 1929 as part of the Erie observance of the fiftieth anniversary of Thomas A. Edison's discovery of the incandescent light. The fountain was conceived by public spirited individuals . . . — — Map (db m116467) HM
Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845) was born in Maryland. Originally a law student, he joined the US Navy and was a midshipman in 1804. Promoted to lieutenant in 1810, he was placed in command of the brig Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie . . . — — Map (db m132220) HM
The State's only lake port, bought with Erie Triangle, 1792. Laid out in 1795 by Ellicott and Irvine. Site of French, British and U.S. forts. Perry built his fleet here in 1813. — — Map (db m31969) HM
The State's only lake port, bought with Erie Triangle, 1792. Laid out in 1795 by Ellicott and Irvine. Site of French, British and U.S. forts. Perry built his fleet here in 1813. — — Map (db m180006) HM
A local memorial for the city of Erie commemorating the 9/11 attacks. It consists of a timeline of events, a memorial flag to the fallen, and the center piece of a steel column recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center after its . . . — — Map (db m85137) WM
Native American influence on this area of northwestern Pennsylvania pre-date the 1492 encounter by at least 13,500 years.
Erie County is named after its first known inhabitants, the Erie Nation.
The Erie Nation, also known as the Cat . . . — — Map (db m25977) HM
Formed March 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. Named for Lake Erie, which took its own name from the Erie Indians. Erie, the county seat, was laid out 1795; made a city in 1851. Ships of Perry's fleet which won the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie were built . . . — — Map (db m41035) HM
Erie County Government, with financial assistance from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, began restoration work on the courthouse in June of 2001. The West Wing of this Classical U-shaped Greek Revival structure was built in . . . — — Map (db m116377) HM
In memory of the Soldiers and Sailors from Erie County who gave their lives to save the Union
"We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that the . . . — — Map (db m116381) WM
The Erie County WWII Memorial is dedicated to the seven hundred and twenty-seven that gave their lives in service to their nation during the war years of World War Two. The north face of the memorial lists their names and displays the insignias . . . — — Map (db m116479) WM
A section of this canal, linking New Castle and Erie, lies at foot of the slope, to left of side road. Conneaut Line, Erie to Conneaut Lake, begun by State, 1838; finished by company headed by R.S. Reed, of Erie, 1843-44. — — Map (db m72984) HM
Erie's maritime economy spread west along the waterfront when State Street was extended creating the east and west basins, the Public Dock was developed and the Reed family moved its operation to the Sassafras Street Dock below. In 1841 a canal to . . . — — Map (db m116441) HM
Begun in 1831 at Beaver, PA and completed in 1844, the canal crossed W. 6th St. at this point ending at Presque Isle Bay in West Canal Basin. Part of Pennsylvania
Canal System, this canal connected Lake Erie to Ohio River. After closing in 1871, . . . — — Map (db m310501) HM
Erie Heritage
Parade Street Memorial
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This site created
To honor
Erie’s birthplace
By the
Greater Erie
Bicentennial Commission — — Map (db m23932) HM
The first lighthouse to shine on the Great Lakes. Created to aid navigation and promote shipping, the original 20-ft. beacon (1818) and the subsequent brick tower (1858) were built upon unstable soil. The sandstone tower (1867) was the 3rd built . . . — — Map (db m41036) HM
First lighthouse of wood
Contracted 1812 Operational 1813
Second lighthouse of brick
Constructed 1858
Current lighthouse of Berea sandstone
Completed 1867
Complete restoration by
Fiske and Sons, Inc.
Fourth . . . — — Map (db m116431) HM
Authorized by Congress in 1812, the first lighthouse at this site was completed in 1818, 200 feet west of the present lighthouse. Structural instability led to construction of a new 56-foot brick tower in 1858. This tower proved unstable due to . . . — — Map (db m116438) HM
1818-1832
Captain John Bone
1833-1840
Robert Kinkaid
1841-1844
Griffith Hinton
1845-1849
Eli Webster
1850-1853
James W. Miles/Isabella Miles
1854-1857
John Graham
1858
Gen. James Fleming
1858-1860 . . . — — Map (db m116436) HM
Bakery began in 1842 at 5th & Sassafras. In 1873 moved west of here (E. 4th St. Parking Lot). By 1888 considered "the oldest, largest, most perfectly equipped establishment of the kind in Pennsylvania." Using steam in baking process, it was known . . . — — Map (db m313679) HM
In 1795 Andrew Ellicott and General William Irvine commissioned by the State, arrived in the area to survey and lay out "a town to be called Erie." Using the southeast corner of the old French fort at the foot of Parade Street as a starting point . . . — — Map (db m27354) HM
A Great Lake’s Port Erie was incorporated in 1851 and soon developed into an important industrial city. The natural harbor, formed by Presque Isle, served as the magnet that drew economic prosperity to Pennsylvania's only lake port.
. . . — — Map (db m129975) HM
Rescued and Rebuilt
Time had taken its toll on the Land Lighthouse since the federal government decommissioned the beacon and ordered the lantern room removed and sent to a lighthouse in Ohio in 1899.
In 2003, the Erie-Western . . . — — Map (db m116430) HM
By virtue of a natural harbor considered the best on the lake, Erie first rose to prominence in the 19th century as a maritime center, in addition to shipbuilding and fishing, Erie's docks served as a hub of travel and trade.
In 1812-1813, six . . . — — Map (db m116433) HM
Water for a Growing City
As the industrial revolution brought tremendous growth to the city of Erie, the need for a more reliable water supply became apparent. A water intake was constructed in the bay in 1867. After continued typhoid fever . . . — — Map (db m132259) HM
Gannon University's
Department of Military Science
and ROTC Alumni
Honors the following Gannon ROTC Alumni killed or missing in action:
1LT John N. Dale
'50/MIA '50
2LT Thomas R. Grant
'64/KIA '66
CPT Patrick J. Brophy . . . — — Map (db m116373) WM
The Feather is a work of sculpture commissioned in 1998 by the Erie Art Museum and designed by environmental artist Angelo Ciotti. On June 27, 2010, a tornado swept across the neck of the peninsula, destroying the original structure and the trees . . . — — Map (db m307143) HM
Earliest railroad activity along the Lake Erie shoreline began in the early 1840s, with local investors forming the Erie & North East Railroad. Finished in 1852, this 19-mile section of 6 foot gauge track ran from the City of Erie near 14th Street . . . — — Map (db m132202) HM
Early Fishing in Erie
Fishing on Lake Erie is as old as the first Eriez Indian to set foot on the sandy shores of Presque Isle. The Eriez used log canoes and harvested the fish with spears and basket-traps. Early European settlers to the . . . — — Map (db m132264) HM
The final lighthouse design incorporated bricks five-courses thick to withstand the severe cold and winds off the lake. Overall, the structure cost $15,000.
Construction began in September, 1872 and was completed by the following July. . . . — — Map (db m129990) HM
Flag display
donated in honor of
the patriotic determination and valor of
Lt. Col. Stephen John Manzek
USAF WWII-POW-Korea-Vietnam-DFC
PFC Edwin John Wagner
104th Inf. US Army WWII
France-Belgium-Holland-Germany . . . — — Map (db m116481) WM
Restored flagship of Capt. Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. — — Map (db m226787) HM
In the early 19th Century the Great Lakes provided the single most important transportation system in the country. Throughout the lakes, mariners depended heavily on lighthouses to warn of hazards to navigation and to mark major land features.
A . . . — — Map (db m129989) HM
This was the first of four French forts built by Marin and Boishebert in Northwestern Pennsylvania to protect their claim to the Ohio Valley . Built in 1753 the fort overlooking the bay was 120 ft. square with squared log wall 12 - 15 ft. high with . . . — — Map (db m27352) HM
A French Frontier Fort
Fort de la Presqu'ile was the first in a proposed line of forts that would guard a route to the Mississippi. The lofty goal for 1753 was to build four ports, Presqu'ile, le Boeuf, Machault, and Duquesne. By the late . . . — — Map (db m116412) HM
Two forts stood four blocks north. French fort, built by Marin, 1753, abandoned 1759. British fort, built by Colonel Bouquet, 1760, and captured 1763 by Pontiac's Indians. The French Road to Fort Le Boeuf began there. — — Map (db m41038) HM
After the French left, the British Fort was built by Major Rodgers in 1760 on the site of the old French Fort. It had a different configuration consisting of a stockade enclosure with a blockhouse, the second story of which extended all around, . . . — — Map (db m27349) HM
Trapped in the Bay
The protected harbor and sandbar that had kept the British from entering bay also prevented Perry's two largest ships from leaving. A mere four feet of water lay over the sandbar that separated the bay from the lake. The . . . — — Map (db m132266) HM
This Colonial Revival style house is from the 1929 remodeling & rebuilding of original Queen Anne style house built here 1890 for prominent Erie attorney & businessman John William Galbraith (1860-1926) and wife Mary Shaw Henning Galbraith . . . — — Map (db m310379) HM
In remembrance of
General Anthony Wayne
an American soldier
Distinguished for valor in the
War of the Revolution
Appointed, in 1792, on Washington's
recommendation, General-in-Chief
of the U.S. Army
In 1794, vanquished . . . — — Map (db m116391) WM
Giant Gondola Wheel George Washington Ferris and his giant Ferris Wheel In 1892 a bridge building engineer named George Washington Ferris had an idea for the upcoming Chicago Columbian Exposition...a giant observation wheel that would carry . . . — — Map (db m107746) HM
This Italianate style mansion was built in 1862 for the Honorable Gideon J. Ball (1811-1886). A silversmith and farmer, Ball became clerk of Erie town council in 1836 then County Auditor and Treasurer. He served seven terms in State House of . . . — — Map (db m41040) HM
Tracing the Family Legacy
Seven generation of Gifford-Blanchfield family members resided in this historic homestead, built in 1839 by Gershom and Lucy Gifford. Though briefly owned by nonfamily members, the house returned to its original . . . — — Map (db m132201) HM
This veterans memorial is hereby
dedicated to those Harborcreek area
men and women who have honorably
served in the Armed Forces of the
United States of the America
We the people who hold life so dear salute our veterans who served in . . . — — Map (db m132196) WM
Known as the “Dean of American Magicians,” he was mentor and friend to Harry Houdini. Considered the first American magician to become an international star, he performed extensively on five continents, impressing audiences with his . . . — — Map (db m84905) HM
Eminent African American baritone, composer, editor, and pioneer arranger. Protégé of Dvořák, he set to music poems by Dunbar, Hughes, Whitman, and others. Burleigh arranged "Deep River" and many other spirituals, which he championed as . . . — — Map (db m41039) HM
Erie's most well-known composer, Harry Thacker Burleigh helped to bring black spirituals to the world of classical music.
Burleigh was born in Erie in 1866. He had a deep baritone voice and went on to attend the National Conservatory of . . . — — Map (db m305593) HM
Hero of Gettysburg
Brigadier General
Strong Vincent
June 17, 1837 — July 7, 1863
Mortally wounded
defending his position
on Little Roundtop
Battle of Gettysburg
July 2, 1863
Engaged at
Hanover Court House . . . — — Map (db m116416) WM
This steel Flagpole was first installed in 1938 at the SE corner of E. 6th & French Sts. by Erie Insurance Co-Founder and President H. O. Hirt when Erie moved its Home Office to the historic C. F. Adams Building (now Erie Insurance Heritage . . . — — Map (db m116397) HM
Herein resided
during the years of 1830-1831
Horace Greeley
printer, editor and founder of
the New York Tribune
"Go west, young man, go west" — — Map (db m116409) HM
Father of American Cavalry
Born in Poland March 4, 1748
Died in the service of
the American colonies
at the siege of
Savannah, Georgia
October 11, 1779 — — Map (db m116428) WM
The post Civil War Industrial Revolution propelled Erie toward a manufacturing economy. Watson Manufacturing (now GAF) built a facility at the site of the defunct Erie Extension Canal operations. The city developed the adjacent land . . . — — Map (db m116442) HM
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