Projects through the years.
This page is a work in progress as we add past projects.
YEAR 2022
Work continues on the Bicentennial House!
A PHMC Grant with matching funds provides architectural drawings for use in rehabilitation.
YEAR 2021
Work begins on the Bicentennial House!
2021
The Ambridge Historic District Economic Development Corporation took ownership of 284 13th Street in 2020. It was dubbed the Bicentennial House for the 2024 celebration of the 200 year anniversary of the Harmonist village in Ambridge.
A Rivers of Steel grant was obtained to begin work.
Architecture Discovery Walk 2021
Architecture scavenger hunt!
Crush & Brew!
2021
After 11 years the Artisan Wine & Beer Event is rechristened as Crush & Brew!
2021 Historic District Holiday Decoration Contest
YEAR 2020
Save the Building!
2020
The Ambridge Historic District Economic Development Corporation took ownership of 284 13th Street.
This building has been “affectionately” identified as both the Bachelor’s Quarters or the Green Building.
In 2020 it has been dubbed the Bicentennial House - in celebration of the 200 year anniversary of the Harmonist village in Ambridge.
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This Historic District Community Social was hosted by Cliptomania, 317 14th Street.
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Cassidy building
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Markvan building
YEAR 2019
Historic District Information Kiosk completed 2019
Rivers of Steel 2017 - 2019 $8000 Directional Signage grant project was completed in 2019. This included Penn-Dot signage on Route 65, the Kiosk, and Attraction brochures.
Interpretive Sign project expanded 2019
Additional 5 signs were installed in the Historic District, made possible by a $5000 Rotary grant.
Dedication of Interpretive Signs
2019
Celebration.
Springtime in the Ambridge Historic District
2019
Held in cooperation with Garden Mart at Old Economy Village!
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Historic District Community Social hosted by Tobin’s Studio, 1234 Merchant Street.
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Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser 2019.
In the gardens of Akulina’s Antiques and Good Intent Trading. This 11th annual event continues to grow year to year!
Christmas in the Historic District 2019
Promoted through Beaver County Tourism as a District-wide destination event. This event was started in 2017 as Christmas in the Village and had a name change in 2019.
Beaver County Holiday Antique Trail
2019
County wide event!
YEAR 2018
Historic Interpretive Marker project 2018 - present.
Walk the District and experience the history told through photos and text!
Spring Fest 2018
Second annual. Tour, shop and stay!
Beaver Valley Antique Summer Trail
2018
The Antique Trail in cooperation with Beaver County Tourism was expanded to a twice a year event, Summer and Christmas!
Christmas in the Village 2018
Promoted through Beaver County Tourism as a District-wide destination event. This event was initiated in 2017.
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Christmas Wreaths on Street Lamps, Merchant Street
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YEAR 2017
Spring Fest 2017.
Spring Fest in the Ambridge Historic District celebrated Rivertown Antiques grand opening and pop-up Kendall Leigh Boutique!
Wine & Beer Tasting
Fundraiser 2017
In the gardens of Akulina’s Antiques and Good Intent Trading. This 9th annual event continues to grow year to year!
Christmas in the Village
2017
Tour, shop and stay!
Beaver Valley Holiday Antique Trail
2017
Enjoy Holiday shopping in Beaver Valley!
YEAR 2016
Save The Building!
2016 - present
Exploration was begun to create a pathway to restore the Harmonist home at 284 13th Street.
Restoration rendering of Harmonist property 2016.
Historic building on 14th Street shows rendering of possible restoration. Owner Brad Dornish welcomes investor interest. Dornish@dornish.net
Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser 2016.
8th annual Artisan Wine & Home Brew Event In the gardens of Akulina’s Antiques and Good Intent Trading.
This event continues to grow year to year!
Pet Photos with Santa
2016
Holiday fundraiser for the AHDEDC.
Holiday Art Pop-Up
2016
Holiday art show & sale.
Antique Holiday Shopping Trail 2016.
This 2016 second annual Antique Holiday Shopping Trail was a big success, shoppers look forward to this annual event!
The Trail was eventually rebranded and run in cooperation with Beaver County Tourism in future years.
YEAR 2015
Historic building plaque program.
2015 - present
Plaques presented to renovated historic properties.
In 2015 sixteen bronze National Register of Historic Places markers were placed on ca 1820’s Harmonist buildings.
YEAR 2014 and prior projects
We are actively seeking information on early projects so they can be added here.
YEAR 2007
Preserve America Community
2007
Designation as a Preserve America Community provides national recognition for what the community has achieved, while also enhancing the contribution of heritage tourism and other economic development strategies. This designation indicates that the community is working to preserve and use its heritage assets as building blocks for the future.