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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 at Economy - Interior Clock Works
Church at Economy - Interior Clock Works
building interior, Photograph
Clock works, May 15, 1923 Ambridge News Harold newspaper article on Fred 'Squire' Knoedler and Harmony Society; second view shows whole article.
Economy Band - Jacob Rohr
Economy Band - Jacob Rohr
music, Photograph, building
Caption: The Economy Silver Cornet Band, Taken at the Town Hall, Economy, in 1887. Professor Jacob Rohr at the right of post, directed this old-time band.
Educators Discuss Research Plan
Educators Discuss Research Plan
People, Photograph
Lawrence Thurman (standing right); Robert Carlson (standing (left) Seated: D.L. Baldwin, William J. Martin, James A Keil, Harry S. Beck
Estella and Aura Feucht
Estella and Aura Feucht
people, Photograph
Tthis was taken on at French Point - Estella Feucht, Standing - Aura Feucht seated by tree. Picture is from a newspaper. Photo 0731c is the original, newspaper photo caption reads, Three young women pose for a picture at a rustic picnic spot. It was a favorite form of entertainment way back in 1888.