The Hidden Creeks Erie exhibit at the Center for Lake Erie Education and Research (CLEER) starts Sat., Feb. 7, 2026.
There will be activities for all ages; don't hesitate to bring the family. Entry is free, and a reception will be held on February 7. Details to follow!
The exhibit, located at Blasco Library, will take place through the spring months, so make sure you stop by to check out the photographs, timeline, documentary, interactive map, and more!
This photograph shows the construction of the Mill Creek Tube continued year-round, as weather permitted. This construction piece was taking place under the Jarecki building, then located at 10th and Holland. Although it survived the flood, the brick structure required I-beam supports to safely brace the building as the Tube was being poured. Those icicles along the walls look mighty familiar this time of year...
Event Location
Erie County Public Library - Blasco Memorial Library
160 E Front St, Erie, PA 16507
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Hidden Creeks Watershed Documentary
The following video is a documentary exploring the devastating Mill Creek Flood of 1915, the construction of the Mill Creek Tube, and the unintended consequences of burying a natural waterway beneath city infrastructure. Experts offer suggestions for communities to work together to achieve and maintain clean water for the environment and our health, as our natural waterways feed our municipal water systems.
Video produced by Lyons Den Productions and Cinemactivist