Perry’s Shipyards
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N 42° 07.311 W 080° 06.367
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Pennsylvania historical marker located at the corner West 6th Street and Cascade in Erie
Waymark Code: WMTFNB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2016
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Perry's ships, the Lawrence, the Niagara, and the Ariel, were built in spring, 1813, at the foot of this street. His warehouses, blockhouse, and lookout station were also located there.
Marker Name: Perry's Shipyards
County: Erie
Date Dedicated: 11/01/1946
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: W 6th & Cascade Sts., Erie
Category: Business & Industry, Military
Website: Not listed
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