HARMONY - OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE
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A tight-knit communal group, known as the Harmonists, established a
unique community in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, known as Harmony.
During the 19th century, they took a lead role in finance and
industry, built the town of Beaver Falls, owned the P & LE Railroad,
and became famous for their fabrics and award winning silk. In 1916,
the site was purchased by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission.
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Old Economy historical sign |
Oil painting of George Rapp |
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Early 19th Century tools |
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Old Economy church |
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Feast Hall / Museum Building |
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Inside the Feast Hall |
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Searchable Google Map of Old Economy |
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George Rapp Garden |
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Overlooking the vegetable garden |
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Garden walkway |
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Grotto |
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Ornate grotto ceiling |
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Herb garden |
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Picket fences surround the site |
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George Rapp house c.1826 |
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Dining room |
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One of many oil paintings |
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19th century kitchen |
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Grape vines shade the store |
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Crockery and glassware |
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Old sign of the times |
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Landscape
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