Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill

The Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill is a three-story brick industrial building located at 1237 West Princess Street in West York, Pennsylvania. The structure features a stone foundation and a distinctive L-shaped tower that marks its corner position in the neighborhood.

The mill was built in 1899 as the first silk factory in the York area and operated for textile production until 1937. The building then transitioned into use as a furniture warehouse for several decades before its current role.

The building demonstrates the evolution of industrial structures through its conversion from textile production to furniture storage and later to residential units.

The former factory now houses affordable residential units and can be viewed from the street for its external features. Its location on West Princess Street makes it accessible and easy to locate within the West York neighborhood.

The building holds its own separate listing on the National Register of Historic Places alongside a sister facility located miles away. This companion mill in Marietta also earned its own registration as a historically significant structure.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.05920,-76.54750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44