Ambridge is a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. In 1901 the American Bridge Company purchased 2,500 acres of land from the Harmonists and established a town. The town attracted a large number of immigrants in the early 20th century. With the growth of the steel mills, Ambridge became a worldwide leader in steel production for bridge-building. The bridge works closed in 1984, but the steel pipes are still manufactured in the town. Have a look at these historical photos of Ambridge from the 1930s and 1940s.
Rare Historical Photos Of Ambridge, Pennsylvania From 20th Century
Very cool! Thanks!
Does anyone know the streets the pictures were taken on?
Marshall Alley, First Street
great pic of 1st st lookin west/ pretty sure. the one boy in white shirt near center looks like johnny G. an AHS 1950 grad. he & his whole family are in these famous old pics of 1st str. he was held back in school 2 yrs. i talked w/his sister about a year or so ago. & she recalled me . on 1st str & in AHS., the same su=is that is in the wash tub bathing w/all family around. she grad 1947 & her sis grad 47 & john shud of grad 48,
Cool pics. I’ve heard stories of how bustling Ambridge used to be. At one point there were over 20,000 people in the town.
When I was a child in the 1960s I lived out in the country in Marshall Township. In those days it was REALLY the country. Ambridge was bustling back then. To me, Ambridge was the Big City.
My grandma would have been about 20 years old then living down on Maplewood.