Perry Square Carnival around 1963. Photo ©Debbi Lyon 2012. |
The Hotel Richford, which is now Richford Arms, is the tall brick building in the center of the picture. The old State Store was in the building to the right of the hotel on North Park Row; that building has since been torn down.
Here is an old postcard of the Richford Hotel: http://oldtimeerie.blogspot.com/2012/09/ford-hotel-now-richford-arms-on-state.html
A number of events have been held on State Street at Perry Square over the years, including We Love Erie Days, Erie Rib Fest and Roar on the Shore.
What's your favorite Perry Square Erie festival?
Notice the old time kerosene highway warning pots underneath the barracades. Havent seen them in quite a while...keep up the good work Debbi!!!!!
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