Posts by Derrick Smith
The Brewerie at Union Station – Investigation
The Brewerie at Union Station February 7, 2020 Erie, PA Investigation In the heart of downtown Erie, PA sits a bustling bar and restaurant in a former main line train station. The station itself was once a main vein in and out of the small town, but once it shut down, it became an impromptu…
Read MoreValentine’s Day – History
The current traditions of Valentine’s Day are rather quite simple. It’s meant to be a special day where couples show their affection for one another with gifts, cards, flowers, and chocolates. The February 14th holiday is popular in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom. The holiday pulls in approximately $17.6 billion,…
Read MoreThe Brewerie at Union Station – History
The Brewerie at Union Station 123 W 14th Street Erie, PA 16501 Serving locals with transportation and goods to national guests as passengers simply passing through the area, Union Station has always been seen as a monument of Erie’s industrialization and a beacon of hope and future for its’ locals. Even as time drew…
Read MorePrivate Residence Freedom Road Apartment – Investigation
Private Residence Freedom Road Apartment January 11, 2020 Cranberry Township, PA Investigation About 30-45 minutes north of Pittsburgh, PA is a bustling suburb known as Cranberry Township. This area has grown tremendously over the past 30 years and nearly doubled in size in the last 10 years. With this growth came the need for living…
Read MorePrivate Residence Investigation – History
Freedom Road Apartments Cranberry Township, PA After a woman, her fiancé, and their roommate experienced some unexplained activity in their apartment, they sent us some of their security camera footage. Among this footage are some anomalies moving throughout the room. Their cats seemed to notice them and their television even appears to turn on and…
Read MoreChristmas – History
Christmas is a time of joy, giving, and a reflection of the year that has passed. The holiday is filled of gift giving, storytelling, and family togetherness. At least, that’s how most of us recall this during our lifetime. For those of us who celebrate the “traditions” of Christmas, it brings back memories of hanging…
Read MoreGettysburg Orphanage – Investigation
Gettysburg Orphanage November 3, 2019 Gettysburg, PA Investigation Nestled in between a bed and breakfast, along with an artifacts store, is the Gettysburg Orphanage. The three-story brick building was a safe haven for children who lost their families during the Civil War. At first, with a caring matriarch and caregiver, the orphanage was run…
Read MoreJennie Wade House – Investigation
Jennie Wade House November 2, 2019 Gettysburg, PA Investigation In the heart of Gettysburg, PA rests a small, quaint brick home now surrounded by hotels and parking lots. This was the location of (miraculously) the only civilian casualty of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. Jennie Wade was simply trying to help feed her family,…
Read MoreGettysburg Orphanage – History
Located on the edge of the original battlefield along Steinwehr Aveneue and Cemetery Hill, the orphanage stands as a reminder of the brutal past that, not only those fighting in the war but also, those who lost parents, family, and loved ones also felt the horrors of the war. The war did not simply end…
Read MoreJennie Wade House – History
The small brick house situated outside the main town square of Gettysburg, PA is overshadowed by the hustling and bustling of tourists and the sheer height of the neighboring hotel. However, the Jennie Wade House is far more than a small brick structure. There is plenty of history that lies within its’ walls and behind…
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