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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM270J_eries-maritime-heritage_Erie-PA.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM270H_the-north-pier-head-light_Erie-PA.html
The black and white lighthouse on the north pier of the channel to Presque Isle Bay has guided mariners since 1858. Its cast iron was forged in France and replaced a wooden beacon that was destroyed by a schooner in a 1857 storm. No other survivin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26XE_the-bell-tower-and-carillon_Erie-PA.html
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,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM219X_giant-gondola-wheel_Erie-PA.html
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 passe…