Dobbins Landing
| Carries | State Street |
|---|---|
| Spans | Presque Isle Bay |
| Locale | Erie, Pennsylvania  |
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| History | |
| Coordinates | 42°08′15.89″N 80°05′26.35″W / 42.1377472°N 80.0906528°W |
Dobbins Landing is a popular tourist area located at the edge of Presque Isle Bay at the terminus of State Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. Consisting of a wharf and adjoining facilities, the landing includes the Bicentennial Tower, the Sheraton Erie Hotel, and the Bayfront Convention Center.
The landing is named after Captain
U.S. Navy who supervised the construction of a squadron of warships used in the Battle of Lake Erie.[1] During the summer months, the Presque Isle Water Taxi travels between Dobbins Land and Presque Isle State Park
.
References
- ^ "Captain Daniel Dobbins". Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Retrieved 2007-10-31.[permanent dead link]