Old Economy Village - Archives

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About This Collection

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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Charcoal Oven in use
Charcoal Oven in use
people, Photograph, building
Between Beaver Rd. and 19th St. Shows 2 unidentified men.
Charcoal Ovens
Charcoal Ovens
building, Photograph, Postcard
Charcoal Ovens between Beaver Rd. and 19th St on postcard Same as 0028a, but wide white border.
Charcoal Ovens - Postcard
Charcoal Ovens - Postcard
Postcard, building
Charcoal ovens in use. Postcard.
Duss' Gas Map of Economy 1889
Duss' Gas Map of Economy 1889
map, Photograph
Shows structures. Partially labeled in German