Cold Spring Bleachery Walking Tour

Yardley’s Industrial Past Revealed

Sunday, October 23 • 2 p.m.
Old Library by Lake Afton
46 West Afton Avenue, Yardley

Although it is hard to imagine today, Yardley was once home to an expansive industry that employed 150 people – the Cold Spring Bleachery. The 28-acre property accommodated many buildings, tanks, and two reservoirs. Huge bolts of “gray” cloth were brought to the Bleachery for cleaning and finishing, then shipped to manufacturers to be made into consumer goods, such as men’s dress shirts. 

During a 2-mile roundtrip walking tour, Susan Taylor will reveal the remaining vestiges of the Bleachery and the company’s astonishing stories. She also will tell about the businesses that followed it and the property’s eventual transformation into Yardley Walk. The tour will include a visit to Whiskey Hill, the adjoining residential neighborhood.

When the walkers return to the Old Library, they can view a collection of old photos of the area that they just visited.  

A donation of is $5 per person is requested.  Reservations are required.  To make yours, please call  215-208-11154 or send an e-mail to info@yardleyhistory.org.  

Please note that participants will be asked to comply with the COVID precautions in place at the time of the events.