Ambridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Economy Hotel
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2022
1. Economy Hotel Marker
The Marquis de Lafayette, William Henry Harrison on the way to his presidential inauguration, President Zachary Taylor, and Rudyard Kipling sojourned at the hotel. One visitor remarked that he was told to arrive promptly at 4:30 for supper, so as not to keep others waiting. One day he found out why. The "tramps” or "unfortunates,” as they were called, were fed after the other guests and staff. The Harmony Society fed and sheltered 15 to 25 of them each day.
Erected by Ambridge Historic District, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Ambridge Rotary Club, Old Economy Village.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 40° 35.805′ N, 80° 13.84′ W. Marker is in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of Merchant
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Water Pump, Bank, Restaurant, Croatian Club (a few steps from this marker); Distillery, Cider Press, and Laundry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blacksmith and Wagonmaker Shops (about 400 feet away); First Harmonist Church and Fire Department (about 400 feet away); Carriage House and Summer Kitchen (about 500 feet away); Harmony Society Church (about 500 feet away); Harmonist Church / St. John's Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away); Old Economy (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ambridge.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2022
2. Economy Hotel Marker
Left Photos
The hotel pump on the northeast corner of the intersection, and the livery stable on the southeast corner, completed the hotel complex.
North Side of the Economy Hotel
Just west of here, the first Frederick Rapp House on the north side of 14th Street became the "Tramp Hotel" or the "Hotel of the Unfortunates."
Hotel Dining Room
Hotel Office
The hotel had one of the first telephones in town, indicated by the bell sign.
Beer signs on the hotel.
The hotel pump on the northeast corner of the intersection, and the livery stable on the southeast corner, completed the hotel complex.
North Side of the Economy Hotel
Just west of here, the first Frederick Rapp House on the north side of 14th Street became the "Tramp Hotel" or the "Hotel of the Unfortunates."
Hotel Dining Room
Hotel Office
The hotel had one of the first telephones in town, indicated by the bell sign.
Beer signs on the hotel.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2022
3. Economy Hotel
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2022
4. Economy Hotel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
