The Erie Gauge War - Project Algerine

[@Zunist]

This is such a unique, radical footnote in Erie’s history. I love that the mayor was involved.

[@ProjectAlgerine]

Thanks Adamite! Erie's history super fascinating. So many colorful characters.

[@paultate9283]

An interesting part of Erie history, that not many people know...and that had national implications. Very well done....and very informative.

[@stevemoran1158]

Thanks, never knew about this. Sure would have made a history class more interesting.

[@iridasangemino6579]

Fascinating! Recently moved to Erie and had no idea of the history, thanks!

[@caribsunsets]

GREAT stuff... Do you take suggestions? How about the time the tracks were laid across 19th street in a hurry and on a non working day to avoid enforcement of court injunction and they "won"?
Or the huge brick standpipe tower at water works which at its time and for a while after was the tallest of its type in the world?

[@ProjectAlgerine]

Both would make great episodes. Especially Water Works.

[@MrPhilletrun]

Great video. I was born and raised there and never knew about this.

[@5746927]

I have over 400 pictures and post cards of the Mill Creek Flood. I have been collecting them for over 40 years.

[@marktanenbaum978]

Very well done.

[@DSLethal1]

I have to say I am impressed. I was born and raised in Erie PA, got the hell out of there when I graduated HS never to return, and never knew this story. Just another example of how Erie doesn't do anything right.

[@recki78]

I just gained a ton of respect for Horace Greely for keeping it real.

[@robertwilson973]

I was just reading up on this after a visit to Erie, wondering why the city never developed.

[@ProjectAlgerine]

Thanks glad you liked it!

[@breacat]

Ironic that Jefferson Davis wanted to put down this rebellion.

[@tylerlobdell2669]

Classic Erie!

[@recki78]

East Side vs West Side mentality.... that still exists.