When Erie Was the Freshwater Fishing Capital of the World
During the early 1900s, Erie, Pennsylvania earned a national reputation for being the Freshwater Fishing Capital of the World. Tons of Lake Erie fish were delivered to downtown (and neighboring) docks each day from early spring until late winter. Before becoming a state park in 1921, Presque Isle played a significant role in the industry, housing a huge outdoor hatchery, several fish processing companies, and an ice-harvesting operation. This installment of the "Accident Paradise" programming series will outline those glory days and present the reasons for their demise. This JES Satellite Program is at: Lincoln Community Center Library 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA 16505
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