Ambridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Economy
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
1. Old Economy Marker
Third and last home, 1825-1905, of the Harmony Society, religious community founded by George Rapp in 1805.
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 40° 35.744′ N, 80° 13.937′ W. Marker is in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is on Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ambridge PA 15003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greenhouse and Bakery (a few steps from this marker); The Harmonist Wool Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House and Summer Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); Harmony Society Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Harmonist Church / St. John's Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Economy Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Economy Hotel
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Old Economy Village. Village website homepage (Submitted on February 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Old Economy - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2011
2. Old Economy Marker
Photographed By (see Below), circa 1840
3. Economy Town Plan - During Peak Years
Ambridge Borough, Beaver, PA
Creator(s): Historic American Buildings Survey
Related Names:
Rapp, George
Rapp, Frederick
Harmony Society
Stotz, Charles M.
Hartlep, William , delineator
Taylor, Carlos E. , delineator
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Creator(s): Historic American Buildings Survey
Related Names:
Rapp, George
Rapp, Frederick
Harmony Society
Stotz, Charles M.
Hartlep, William , delineator
Taylor, Carlos E. , delineator
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
4. 1938 aerial drawing of Old Economy Village
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on February 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
