Three new murals were installed this year at the north gateway to the Main Street commercial district. The artworks “welcome” both residents and visitors to the historic downtown and pay tribute in some way to the culture and heritage of Union City. They reflect the town’s manufacturing, agricultural, and recreational traditions, as well as its most celebrated natural resource - French Creek.

The Tudor/Arts and Crafts style home that once sat between the buildings of Cathedral Prep at 246 W 10th Street, was built around 1906. Its original inhabitant was Henry A. Messenger and his wife, Myrtle. He was an insurance salesman who kept his office at 1119 State Street and was also a popular musician and vocalist who was active in local choruses.

The Citywide Historic Preservation Plan provides a roadmap for Erie’s newly-created Historic Preservation Program. This Plan helps the City identify historic resources and understand the roles these resources play as part of Erie’s character, economic development, and quality of life – for Erie’s residents and visitors, and for Erie’s future generations.

Thanks to generous support from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority, The Erie Community Foundation, the Perry 200 Commission, and individual donors, Preservation Erie completed an updating and digitization of the county-wide inventory of historic resources with the help of consults Wise Preservation Planning. Search the inventory at www.eriebuildings.info.