Ford City was once known as one of Pennsylvania's fastest-growing communities. Experience its transition from
company town
to bustling borough through stories and images.
The
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
and the
Ford China Company
, both established by John B. Ford, made this town the destination of many United States citizens, as well as European immigrants searching for a new life of employment and prosperity.
The vintage postcards in
Around Ford City
reflect the essence of this hardworking, proud, ethnic community. The people, along with the factories, hotels, churches, and many homes, have grown together over generations to form the spirit of Ford City.