First built in 1883, as the city of Easton’s first economic development initiative, the Simon Silk Mill housed the manufacturing of textiles until the late 1960’s. Acquired by the Easton Redevelopment Authority in 2006 it was studied for feasibility as a creative complex for individual artists and professionals & deemed a cultural redevelopment project and locally is referred to as “SILK”. 

 

The re-purposing and revitalization of these historic buildings have built a unique community with small businesses coinciding amongst residences. Additional information about SILK can be found HERE.