Old Economy
United States historic place in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Old Economy Village is an historic settlement that is located in Ambridge, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, it lies on the banks of the Ohio River and is surrounded by downtown Ambridge.
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The record
| Property type | Historic district |
| Address | NE of Pittsburgh on PA 65, Ambridge vicinity, PA |
| County | Beaver County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Commerce, Religion, Social history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Old Economy Village |
| Reference number | 66000644 |
| Type of place | museum |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 17 buildings |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | NE of Pittsburgh on PA 65, Ambridge, PA |
| Coordinates | 40.5962° N, 80.2328° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Friendship Hill National Historic Site · 59 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Crooked Creek Lake 39 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
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Nearby in Beaver County
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Questions people ask
When was Old Economy listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Old Economy?
Yes. Old Economy is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Old Economy?
NE of Pittsburgh on PA 65, Ambridge vicinity, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The nearest national park unit is Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 59 miles away.
What does the Old Economy listing include?
The listing counts 17 contributing resources. Those are 17 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Old Economy?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Old Economy?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Old Economy?
One federal campground is within reach, Crooked Creek Lake, 39 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000644. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.