1957 Map of Erie North

About this map

Presque Isle creates a natural harbor for the city of Erie, defined by a unique landscape of interior ponds like Big Pond and Cranberry Pond sheltered by the arcing peninsula. This mid-century survey illustrates the intense concentration of religious and educational institutions serving the urban lakefront, including Gannon College, St Marys Seminary, and St Benedicts Academy. The industrial and maritime character of the shoreline is evident through the extensive rail infrastructure of the Penn Central and the State Soldiers and Sailors Home overlooking the bay.