Ambridge, borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Ambridge is a small borough in Pennsylvania situated along the Ohio River about 16 miles from Pittsburgh. The town covers roughly 1.5 square miles and contains former factory sites now used as industrial parks, along with Old Economy Village featuring historic buildings from the Harmonist era.
The settlement was founded in 1824 by the Harmonists, a religious community whose buildings still stand in Old Economy Village today. In 1905, Ambridge became an official borough named after the American Bridge Company, which brought the steel industry to prominence and shifted to shipbuilding during World War II.
The name comes from the American Bridge Company, which purchased land from the Harmonists and gave the town its identity. The historic district shows how residents today connect with this past through restored storefronts and community efforts to maintain public spaces.
The location is convenient, about 16 miles from Pittsburgh with good road access and proximity to Pittsburgh International Airport. The town has new sidewalks, street lighting, and parking in the historic district, making it easy to walk around.
The town was once known for manufacturing steel bridges that helped build many famous bridges across Pittsburgh and the country. This is notable because Pittsburgh is called the city of bridges, many of which were manufactured here.
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