Report on the proposed riverfront overlay zone for. City of easton, pa in december 2006 the redevelopment authority of easton, pa rda acquired the simon silk mill along n. Weve driven by this this site a million times, and it was just rubble for the longest time, said justin fretz, a palmer township native and owner of easton wine project. The projects success is crucial to the citys economic future and is intended to be a. Planning commissioners charles elliott, ronald shipman, dennis lieb, bonnie winfield, william heilman, robert sun, and mia hatzis were in were in attendance. First residential tenants set to move into simon silk mill. Our individual homes will offer contemporary elegance and wideopen floor plans with. Redevelopment of the simon silk mill phase ii, lehigh riverfront project in allentown, majestic bethlehem center, redevelopment of martin towers, avantor office relocation and the new arena project in allentown. The progression of easton exhibited through the simon silk. We founded easton s first known urban winery in 2017 to bring local wine right to the heart of our hometown. Wolf building and simon silk mill, are among those approved for state tax incentives aimed at getting the properties redeveloped, officials announced this afternoon. This site has been rehabbed into residential space. Simon silk mill easton, pa stairwell stalls use left and right keyboard arrows to navigate gallery images. The new urban winery at the simon silk mill just opened its doors last week, but its background in the easton area stretches back decades.
The leasing staff will assist you in finding your new home. August 25, 2010 citizens right to be heard agenda items only ms. Easton wine project easton, pa 18042 discover lehigh valley. More businesses are opening there and soon the first tenants will be moving into brand new apartments. Laros built his company into one of americas top silk manufacturers and he gave a good deal of his fortune away. New and displaced photographic work on matthew christophers abandoned america. See photos, floor plans and more details about simon silk mill in easton, pennsylvania. After more than a decade of planning and a partnership with a private developer, eastons simon silk mill will wrap up this summer with the opening of 80 more apartments, a 1,500squarefoot. Join crew lehigh valley, lvedc and ccim at the simon silk mill in easton for a developer, economic and community discussion on urban redevelopment. An update of whats up at the simon silk mill where 39 more apartments have opened at the sprawling property at th street and bushkill drive in easton. Silk mill revitalization project on track easton, pa patch.
The redevelopment authority of easton, pa era acquired the property and undertook to transform this 15acre site, with its 22 former industrial buildings, into a vibrant civic. Preserving the history of an iconic lehigh valley silk mill. Eastons simon silk mill on track to be completed in 2019. Restaurants bucks countybased owowcow creamery coming to easton s simon silk mill. Photograph by matthew christopher of abandoned america. The redevelopment authority of easton, pa era acquired the property and undertook to transform this 15acre site, with its 22 former industrial buildings, into a vibrant civic asset known as silk. Simon silk mill 1262 simon blvd, suite b104 easton, pa. Gentlemens barbershop in easton, pennsylvania, offers a unique and relaxing atmosphere. Courtesy pennsylvania historical museum commission. Simon silk mill or abandoned industrial sites or galleries. Her goal is to empower others to live out their dreams.
Matthew bupp describes his effort to redevelop the vacant stehli silk mill in football terms. Join crew lehigh valley, lvedc and ccim at the simon silk. Ap an easton man, who came from humble origins, russell k. Simon silk mill project could begin in the next few weeks after the easton zoning hearing board granted two special exceptions to. After years of sitting vacant, the old simon silk mill in easton is seeing a lot of activity.
August 9, 2016 by cory kegerise 0 comments the simon silk mill in easton, northampton county. His strategic mindset, focused on retention and growth, along with his knowledge and industry experience, are key at the leadership level and fundamental to furthering relationships with customers and mill partners. Signing up for our mailing list or supporting us on patreon you might also like the abandoned america book series. February 23, 2011 easton, pa wednesday february 23, 2011 6.
City council met in stated session at the above date and time in the 6th floor conference room of city hall, one s. Elaines mission is to create beautiful images, teach others how to build memorable brands, and inspire creative living. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The easton planning commission met on wednesday, november 6, 20, at 6. A 256,000 sf adaptive reuse project currently under construction involving the creation of 150 apartments and 100,000 sf of commercial space. With 20 buildings totaling approximately 314,000 square feet on acres, the mill represented the single largest redevelopment opportunity in the easton area. The redevelopment authority of easton, pa era acquired the. Acquired by the easton redevelopment authority in 2006 it was studied for. Creative livework complex and cultural redevelopment project.
The friends of easton pa organization cannot thank you enough for your remarkable design of eastons new city hall. The rise, fall and rebirth of eastons silk mill timeline. Eastons city hall and transportation center is a nod to the citys history and a signal of the resurgence of government and transportation in the region. Lvedc continues to successfully collaborate and bring together the.
First built in 1883, as the city of eastons first economic development initiative, the simon silk mill housed the manufacturing of textiles until the late 1960s. Simon silk mill i at 671 n th st, easton, pa 18042, usa apartments for rent. Search and apply for your next apartment rental from your phone. Visit now for rental rates and other information about this property. Simon silk mill apartments easton, pa 18042 apartment guide. Stehli silk mill developer seeks buyer or partner local. The simon silk mill reflects that that easton is currently reinventing itself as a city.
Easton, pa a building that will be cleared to make way for the main entrance to the complex will be razed any week now. Silk mill renovations can begin, planners say easton, pa. Mark mulligan will give us a tour of the nearly finished simon silk mill on tuesday. Silk mill to be built in italian town roseto easton daily free press. We founded eastons first known urban winery in 2017 to bring local wine right to the heart of our hometown. The project, which includes upscale apartments with boutique stores and eateries. From white to red, sweet to dry, we have a wine for everyone.
First built in 1883, as the city of eastons first economic development initiative. My grandmother actually worked in one of these buildings way back. It was built in 1883 and abandoned in the 1960s but now, its home to residents and businesses. We are a creative livework complex and cultural redevelopment project. Constructed in 1883, the simon silk mill was a major easton textileproducing employer for more than 8 decades before the 15 buildings encompassing 300,000 square feet fell silent.
Contact us or stop in to learn more about our community. Easton wine project is an urban winery located in the historic simon silk mill. However, with the decline of the textile industry in america, the silk mill was slowly abandoned. But laros is not a household name in the lehigh valley, like charles schwab or. Enjoy local wine that is produced onsite, craft beers from breweries throughout.
Come and see for yourself why steeplechase is becoming the premier community in all of northampton county picture beautiful 1 and 2 story homes, offering a perfectly balanced mature lifestyle in a neighborhood that includes everything youre looking for with no limitations spacious homesites with grand views. Similar to the buildings in downtown easton that have been changed from their original identity, the simon silk mill has been a major project and is currently being renovated into apartment buildings and retail space. Eastons former silk mill project can start construction. The latest wave of apartments at eastons simon silk mill are going. Then it went bust, leaving the simon silk mill abandoned for another halfcentury. We are a creative livework complex and cultural redevelopment project in easton, pa. Find your new home at simon silk mill located at 1262 simon blvd, suite b104, easton, pa 18042. By 1953, the number of silk looms in the lehigh valley decreased 80 percent, leaving just six remaining. Freeman announces preservation grant for eastons simon. The lehigh valley silk mills refers to a collection of mills located in the lehigh valley.
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