North Side of State Street

Forman Brothers Store, Bowling Alley

Erie, Pennsylvania

This antique photo dates around 1895-1899 and shows the north side of State Street.  I believe the photo was taken at the intersection of what is now 11th and State Streets.  Above the street car there's a sign painted on the side of a building.  This would be the east side of the Forman Brothers building that still stands at 1013-1015 State Street. Two buildings to the right of Forman Brothers is a building with a sign across the front that reads BOWLING ALLEY. The street number (1027) is visible above that door.  The two-story building to the far right may be where 1031-1033 State Street now stands.

The image captures a small parade with an American flag and another flag with the word VOLUNTEERS visible.  Three or four women in the parade have tambourines.  A man is carrying a large drum.

The photo measure 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" and is mounted to a 5" x 5" card.  It's in nice condition with some discoloration, marks, and stains.  Some wear to the corners and edges.

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