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Old Posted Sep 22, 2008, 6:11 PM
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Excellent coverage
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Never been, but I followed your link from another thread and wow...in a good way, wow.
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I really don't think it was Philadelphia's fault that Erie didn't become a big city. The state created the Pennsylvania Railroad to provide a link between Philadelphia and Lake Erie, through Pittsburgh, because the mountains were too high to build a canal. The railroad was mostly funded by Philadelphia wealth, and eastern politicians, and connected Erie to the most extensive rail network in the world and the Atlantic Ocean.

It seems everyone in the rest of the state blames Philadelphia for their problems, then complains whenever Philadelphia wants anything. But if it wasn't for Philadelphia's wealth, Pennsylvania would probably be more like West Virginia, which is a beautiful state, but one of the poorest in the country.

Erie had an incredible opportunity to benefit from that wealth and the railroad, and for whatever reason didn't capitalize on it.

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This barge is cool, I think it was designed by Louis Kahn.

Erie is becoming a true success story in the Great lakes region. It is cleanning up its harbor, and developing it in a smart, non-polluting way. Hopefully it will be delisted as an EPA Area of Concern AOC within the next few years. Other cities, like Detroit, Sarian, Midland-Saginaw, Cleveland, and Gary have a long way to go. I really think the regions manufacturing might and location near this great resource will boom in the future, as water-starved sunbelt cities begin to level out.
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Some wonderful photography. I love your compositions and the authenticity of your photos. This is the America that I was familiar with growing up in southern Ontraio. So unique and real. Amazing stuff!
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Wtf happened to the other window, it was obviously there at one time? WTF?
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On this building, I can make out "Erie Engine."


A 125-horsepower Erie steam engine survives just outside Lagrange, Indiana, where it operates a sawmill during the Northeast Indiana Historic Power show every August. Here's a photo of the engine:


Another major industry in Erie was Skinner Engine Works, builders of large industrial and marine steam engines. Here are a couple of their modest-sized engines at the Hesston Steam Museum, where they operate every year on Independence Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. First is an engine powering a sawmill:


A smaller Skinner engine drives a generator. This power plant was installed in the LaPorte County Courthouse in the early 1900s:


I have more machinery-geek stuff, including some 1950s photos of various diesel and electric locomotives at GE Transportation's Erie Works, but no good photos of the buildings, themselves, so I'll stop now.
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Wtf happened to the other window, it was obviously there at one time? WTF?
well they obviously took it out at the same time as that little pent roof that is now missing, and patched everything in with off-colored siding




probably done when the house was converted to a duplex...notice the two front doors and duel electric meters
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It seems everyone in the rest of the state blames Philadelphia for their problems, then complains whenever Philadelphia wants anything.
Please, don't flatter yourself. Maybe small towns in central PA do this but I have never heard anyone complain about Philadelphia once in my 27 yrs of living in western PA.
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Old Posted Feb 26, 2009, 9:36 AM
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I was referring to what Evergrey said about why Erie isn't a bigger city. He blamed it on "insular, Eastern PA politicians". I reminded him that those same politicians supported building the Pennsylvania Railroad, which largely built this state. And the money for that largely came from the Philadelphia area. The express purpose was to provide a link between Philadelphia and Erie to compete with the Erie Canal in NY state.

Over the years, I've heard many legislators complain that Philadelphia gets too much money and should share more with the rest of the state. But those same legislators are reluctant to spend money for development here. The Republican legislature even voted down giving tax breaks to Comcast to build their new tower (which I am currently looking at! )! When have you ever heard of Republicans voting against tax breaks for big business? - only when Philadelphia wants them!
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I was referring to what Evergrey said about why Erie isn't a bigger city. He blamed it on "insular, Eastern PA politicians".
I never said this... but I'm glad you enjoyed the photos!
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Very extensive tour! Always wanted to see Erie. Thanks
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Apologies to Evergrey

Sorry, Evergrey. It was pj3000 who said that. I apologize unreservedly.
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whoa...

http://kdka.com/local/Erie.snow.record.2.947232.html

Erie Approaching Season-Record For Snowfall

ERIE (AP) ―

Erie is closing in fast on a season record for snowfall.

So far this year, the city in northwestern Pennsylvania has seen nearly 142 inches of snow - that's just under 12 feet.

Erie needs approximately seven more inches to set a new record, which currently stands at just over 149 inches.


That mark was set in the winter of 2000-01.

The forecast for the next week doesn't call for any significant snowfall for the region.

But National Weather Service meteorologist Marty Mullen says there's still plenty of time to break the record.

March typically brings more than 11 inches of snow to the region.

(© 2009 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
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Lake effect snow! Enough to drive you insane.
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Great shots!

I'm going to be visiting Erie this summer. Can't wait.
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I was wondering if you can ever see land across the lake from Erie?
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well they obviously took it out at the same time as that little pent roof that is now missing, and patched everything in with off-colored siding




probably done when the house was converted to a duplex...notice the two front doors and duel electric meters
You're right. Cheap bastards.
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I was wondering if you can ever see land across the lake from Erie?
If you have a little bit of elevation, a clear sky and everything is just right...YES! you can see Canada!
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