Old Economy Village - Archives

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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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Christina Rall
Christina Rall
Harmony Society member, Photograph, historic clothing, Postcard
Christina Schonemann Rall seated in front of a doorway on the hotel porch. Born 1822 in New Harmony, joined 1835, withdrew 1846, returned 1850, died 1904
Church - Postcard
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
Laura Breitenstein and Harry Morrison
Laura Breitenstein and Harry Morrison
Old timer, Photograph
Courting days, In a boat at Brady's Run Park about 1908.
Lydia Beichling (left) and Katie Knoedler
Lydia Beichling (left) and Katie Knoedler
Hired worker, Photograph
On back: Dear Lydia, Hope this finds you and your mamma and papa well. With best regards to you all from all of us. In Kind remembrance, Yours sincerely Mrs. Ch. Knoedler