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The Harmonists, a Christian Communal society, founded Old Economy Village in 1824. They were known for their piety, as well as for their economic successes in textile manufacturing, including silk production, and later in the oil and railroad industries. Old Economy Village in Ambridge, PA is the home of a great deal of information about the Harmony Society and life in general in the nineteenth century. Major topics covered by the archives and library include music, architecture, religion, business, photographs, and more.

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Church Postcard

building, Photograph

Old Economite Church Ambridge, PA, similar print to postcard (photograph 0073) but slightly different drawing, 1899-1900 written on folder, not on picture Text is in English only.

Church Postcard

building, Photograph, Postcard

On front: Old meeting house--Economy, PA. On back: Postcard. Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898.

Church - Postcard

building, Photograph

Postcard to: Prentice Schoup, Box 439, Ambridge Printed on front: Old Meeting House, Economy, Pa. Handwritten on front: Hell Prentice, Don't forget drill to-night at 7:00 sharp. We need every man. Come in uniform. Gererd

Church - Postcard - Drawing

building, Photograph

Postcard, made in Germany; Economy, PA (Written in German and English) Deusche Ev. St. Johannes Kirke. Old Economite Church, erected by Father Rapp in 1825. Postcard is a drawing, not a photograph

Church steeple

building, Photograph

Shows top of diamond pattern fence

Church steeple

building, Photograph

On back: An intermediate view of the church tower. Old Economy 1940

Church Steeple

building, Photograph

On front: Church Spire built in 1728. Not correct.

Church Steeple

building, Photograph

On back: ...And the Church Tower where once the brass choir welcomed Count Leon and his disciples, and beneficent Duke Bernhard Visit with Mr. Duss, Old Economy, Friday 20 June 1941. Ambridge, Beaver County.