Damage to old silk mill

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    An aerial view shows roof damage to the old Dery silk mill on East Fifth Street, also known as Silk Street, in Jim Thorpe. Borough Manager Maureen Sterner said the owner, Alex Spivak Commercial Source Real Estate in Forest Hills, New York, is working with the zoning officer to board it up and make it safe. The building was constructed in 1888, according to historic records. It was later occupied by Louis Zales Silk Company. BOB FORD/TIMES NEWS

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Published December 05. 2018 12:24PM

An aerial view shows roof damage to the old Dery silk mill on East Fifth Street in Jim Thorpe.

Borough Manager Maureen Sterner said the owner, Alex Spivak Commercial Source Real Estate in Forest Hills, New York, is working with the zoning officer to board it up and make it safe.

The building was constructed in 1888, according to historic records. It was later occupied by Louis Zales Silk Company. BOB FORD/TIMES NEWS

 

 

Comments
The roof looks shot, but from these pictures it is hard to tell about the structure. A June aerial view shows this damage is recent, probably the snow storm. If a roof is solid, a building can last a long time. With water intrusion, the life can be shortened substantially.

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