The Erie Board of Trade was a schooner that made trips all across Lake Huron transporting goods like coal and wheat. The ship had a mundane history until it’s very last voyage. One fateful day the ship ran out of wind while returning to port. The captain feared his crew would grow lazy so set…

Pymatuning Lake is a beautiful spot for a day trip. You can stop at the spillway to see the giant carp, the infinite water fowl, or take a ride down the road to the Pymatuning Deer Park and feed a whole slew of animals. However, this fun tourist stop has some hidden legends surrounding it….

What lurks just off the beautiful shores of Presque Isle? What creatures swim in the deep, dark waters of Lake Erie? We’re exploring both of those questions in this week’s episode as we look at the Lake Erie Storm Hag & the Lake Erie Monster. Both of these old legends have passed down through Erie’s…

December 8, 1909. That was the last day the SS Marquette & Bessemer No 2 was ever seen. The large ferry was transporting train cars full of coal from Conneaut, Ohio across Lake Erie to Port Stanley, Ontario. This daily trip normally took five hours to complete. On December 7th it left Conneaut early in…

The Eagle Hotel is located in historic Waterford, Pa. Formerly the site of two different military forts that were both burned to the ground, this spot has been a hub for travelers and locals alike. Such an active history has left one heck of an imprint on this historic landmark. Presidential figures such as George…

Today we’re looking at Erie, Pennsylvania’s most famous local legend – Axe Murder Hollow. If you live outside of Erie then you might have never heard about the Hollow but anyone that grows up in Erie has heard the chilling tale since childhood. The three of us grew up with this legend and love it…

Old Crowley Mansion has long been called “Erie’s First Haunted House.” With such a dark and tragic history, it’s not hard to see why rumors swirled around this old plot of land. Robbery? Assault? Murder? This property has seen it all. Even though the house is no longer standing, this land has surely been stained…

A special two in one episode focusing on Buffalo, New York – a bustling metropolis located in Western New York within a short drive from Erie, Pennsylvania. Today we’re looking two of the most infamous roads in the Buffalo area: Delaware Road and Holland Road. Delaware Road has been a sight for paranormal enthusiasts for…

If you live in Erie, Pennsylvania then you are no doubt familiar with the Watson-Curtze Mansion. This famous local landmark has been turned into a museum by the Erie Historical Society. It’s perfectly preserved exhibits transport you to a completely different era in history. As you walk through the near infinite rooms you stumble upon…

The building at 1013 State Street in Erie, Pennsylvania has been the sight of many different businesses. From a seedy hotel to a local supermarket to multiple bars, this location has had many imprints left on it. In today’s episode we dive into the deep history of this old building located in Erie’s bustling downtown…