Lehigh Valley Silk Mills
Lehigh Valley Silk Mills, Industrial heritage site in Pennsylvania, United States
The Lehigh Valley Silk Mills consist of multiple manufacturing buildings constructed with robust materials and functional layouts suited for textile production processes.
During the 1920s, the mills reached maximum production with 106 facilities operating simultaneously, making Pennsylvania the second largest silk producer worldwide.
The mills employed numerous immigrant families, with children and women forming a substantial portion of the workforce in the textile manufacturing operations.
The former Simon Silk Mill has transformed into 150 residential units and 125,000 square feet of mixed-use development space open to visitors.
The mills contained approximately 1,500 pieces of machinery, processing raw silk into finished textiles throughout their industrial operation period.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.60440,-75.39360
Latest update: December 11, 2025 21:47
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