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Erie history in photos: St. Patrick's Day parades, Big Bertha, an aerial view of Hamot, more

Staff report

Take a closer look at the Erie region and our community through images from the Erie Times-News files, from local, state and national archives and contributed from photographers like you.

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Rocky, an 8-year-old male West Highland white terrier, walks past the Warner Theatre on State Street on March 17, 2007. He was on a leash held by his owner, Erie resident Eileen Balczun (not shown) as they marched with the Irish Cultural Society in Erie's annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
Rocky, an 8-year-old male West Highland white terrier, walks past the Warner Theatre on State Street on March 17, 2007. He was on a leash held by his owner, Erie resident Eileen Balczun (not shown) as they marched with the Irish Cultural Society in Erie's annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
A large crowd turned out, on March 13, 2004, for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade down State Street in Erie. Shown here near 10th Street is the 87th Cleveland Pipe Band.
A large crowd turned out, on March 13, 2004, for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade down State Street in Erie. Shown here near 10th Street is the 87th Cleveland Pipe Band.
On page 19 of the March 13, 1948 edition of the Erie Daily Times, this house, at 725 E. 10th St., was listed for sale at a bargain price of $10,500, according to the advertisement. In 2022 dollars, the home would be listed for $122,500.
On page 19 of the March 13, 1948 edition of the Erie Daily Times, this house, at 725 E. 10th St., was listed for sale at a bargain price of $10,500, according to the advertisement. In 2022 dollars, the home would be listed for $122,500.
A home at 725 E. 10th St. in Erie is shown on March 6.
A home at 725 E. 10th St. in Erie is shown on March 6.

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