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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Church from right with fence 1912
building, Photograph
St. John's Lutheran Church called the Harmony Church across from the Great House (Rapp House) but today not owned by Old Economy (Village). Services are still conducted in both German and English. It was designed by Frederick Rapp, adopted son of the Society's spiritual leader. The bell tower which house the famous carillion - the Harmony Bells - is said to be one of the finest examples of early 19th Century ecclesiastical architecture in the region. This will be one of the first priority purchased in the event fund become available.
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Church Street
street, Photograph, building
On back: Picture of Church Street taken from Church tower 1912. Church Street north and down to French Point. Notice Flour Mill and Cotton Mill.
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Economy School (4th ward)) and other buildings
building, Photograph
On back: Rev. Kaiser took this. 4th Ward 1912. Economy, Ambridge. Where the X is where Brown's grocery store is. Rev Kaiser took this picture from the Flour Mill. Billy Werner Proprietor. Notice especially the three school houses. X above is the oldest one where the Economites went to school. My Mother did CK
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Katherine Knoedler Brown Postcard
Hired worker, Photograph, Postcard
Fred Knoedler's oldest daughter. Taken as a single girl. 1912
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