Turnpike street was a local transport hub, an expressway from the citys first train station, union depot, located at peach street, to the center of town at state street, providing travelers arriving in erie by train a quick and easy route to all. Previously, there was substantial media coverage on new buildings and new exhibits coming to the hagen history center. Present day erie would have been situated in a disputed triangle of land that was claimed by the states of new york, pennsylvania, connecticut as part of its western reserve, and massachusetts. Erie county, pennsylvania local and regional history books. Erie county was formed in the 1800s after pennsylvania purchased the erie triangle from the u. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. As the global health community and the world come together to face the covid19 pandemic, i wanted to share some good news. Societies edit edit source erie society for genealogical research p. The history of the city of erie, in part iii, was written by mr. Reference books the following are accepted references for the history and development of erie county. History of erie county, john elmer reed, historical publishing company, 1925. Church records benedictine sisters of erie erie, pennsylvania family history library church records, 18731900 chestnut street presbyterian family history library french forts in pennsylvania. We specialize in titles that are related to the history of the erie area and the presque isle. A twentieth century history of erie county pa 2 volumes 1909 nelson, s.
See more ideas about erie pennsylvania, pennsylvania history and lake erie. Weakleytownship histories by benjamin whitman and othersbiographical sketches. This closure affects all erie county public library locations, including bookmobile services. The museum is housed in the erie county history center. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. Early history, and legends presque isle as an island. The erie, pennsylvania histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of erie primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. An erielhonan legend taught that the great spirit lead them to presque isle because of the wealth of game, the abundance of clean fresh water, and the cool breezes coming from the land of snow and ice. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more.
Gazetteer and business directory of erie county, pa. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 erie co. Five fast facts about book lovers favorite time of year. Containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc. This keepsake book features extraordinary images from the late 1800s through today from the community and the newspaper that has chronicled it all. Since retirement in 1993, wellejus has continued to write regularly for the timesnews. History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. Use overdrive to find ebooks and eaudio formats for adult, teen, and childrens fiction, nonfiction, popular authors, and more to download to your computer or compatible device. Erie memories collection in celebration of their 125thanniversary, the erie timesnews is proud to present a unique celebration of the states history. Many of our books are signed by authors, so dont miss out and grab a copy today. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western pennsylvania area on the. The museum explores the history of erie county from presettlement to today.
As a reporter and editor for the erie timesnews for half a century, from age 17 to 67, he was in daily contact with principal newsmakersthe men and women making erie history in the last half of the 20th century. Library of congress book printed material the history of erie county, pennsylvania, from its first settlement. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Learn more about state of pennsylvania court, tax, land and probate records the clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. There are many types of census records for erie county guide you in researching your family tree. With this book, its members have compiled a history that celebrates the countys different areas and recounts their fascinating stories of struggle and success. The history of erie county, pennsylvania, from its first settlement.
The origins of a previously forgotten story for our past can come from a variety of places. The history of erie county, pennsylvania, from its first. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Others may be found at through the erie county public library system. Erie county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. This act created a borough and town council headed by a burgess. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of erie county, pa. The erie county courthouse is located in erie, pennsylvania. Book printed material the history of erie county, pennsylvania includes bibliographic references and index.
Erickson, ernest, 18931983 art collections catalogs to erle family include extended shelves. Letter from the erie county historical society hagen history center may 6, 2020. Erie was established as a borough by act of the general assembly on 29 march 1805. It officially became part of pennsylvania on 3 march 1792, after connecticut, massachusetts, and new york released their claims to the federal government, which in turn sold the land to pennsylvania. The first known people to inhabit presque isle are the erielhonans, which is where the city of erie, pennsylvania, gets its name.
Turnpike street was a local transport hub, an expressway from the citys first train station, union depot, located at peach street, to the center of town at state street, providing travelers arriving in erie by train a quick and easy route to all the citys hotels, stores, restaurants and businesses. In celebration of their 125thanniversary, the erie timesnews is proud to present a unique celebration of the states history. Miscellaneous history transcripts from early newspaper files 1936. Erie s great american book sale returns sunday at noon for a second year at its new location, the mcdowell. This form of government stood until the city of erie was incorporated on 14 april 1851, when a mayoralty and select council were established. This is a public libraries of erie county resource. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. Each of the individuals and companies involved with the production of. Erie county was attached to crawford county until 180 courthouse fire destroyed pre1823 records. Following direction from the office of commonwealth libraries, the erie county public library is closed until further notice. If youre not from erie pa this will be of little interest to you. If you love oldschool bowling stuff, you might enjoy it. Usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 erie county 990 erie county histories and genealogies 36.
Taken from part of allegheny county, the new county was then named for lake erie and the eriez native american indian tribe, which was destroyed by a. Gene ware is the author of nine books and is on the board of the presque isle light station. Photos of eries past are coupled with stunning photographs by erie photographer art becker, making this book a beautiful and rewarding look at one of eries historical and cultural centerpieces. Usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 pennsylvania histories and genealogies 3,603 erie county histories and genealogies 36. The history of erie county, pennsylvania by laura g. Funeral home services for gary are being provided by dusckas funeral home, inc the obituary was featured in erie timesnews on april 17, 2020.
Erie, pennsylvania historic book collection 8 books. Published by benet press for erie, pennsylvania branch, american association of university women, 1982. Werner books in erie, pa is proud to offer a wide selection of regional and local books. Erie yesterday is an association of museums, historical societies, community groups, and individuals that work to promote an interest in local history in erie county. Ed wellejus can truthfully say that for 58 years he has quite literally lived erie history.
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