LOCAL NEWS COVERS THE LOFTS AT YORK CREEK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT!
CAM Development’s adaptive resuse of the former Dentsply manufacturing site in York, PA has been generating well-deserved attention, recently featured by both WGAL News 8 and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
The former Dentsply property, vacant since 2020, is set to be transformed into a vibrant mixed-use community featuring 81 residential units in its first phase, alongside retail, office, and makerspace. The project also includes a planned extension of the Codorus Greenway trail through the property and serves as a meaningful addition to the community’s recreational experience along the creek.
The project recently received approximately $1,500,000 million through Pennsylvania’s Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program, making it one of only seven recipients selected statewide. DCED Secretary Rick Siger personally toured the site as part of Governor Shapiro’s first-ever Housing Action Plan, which is a statewide initiative to address a projected shortage of 185,000 homes by 2035.
Construction on the first phase is anticipated to begin in Q1 2027. We look forward to that first step and are proud to be part of York’s revitalization story and look forward to sharing updates as the project progresses.
Read the WGAL News 8 article here: https://www.wgal.com/article/vacant-dentsply-site-york-city-get-new-life-housing-project/71718216
Read the DCED press release here: https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro-administration-highlights-the-need-for-critical-infrastructure-funding-during-tour-of-a-housing-project-being-constructed-in-the-city-of-york/
THE LOFTS AT STEHLI MILL – NOVOGRADAC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
CAM Construction is proud to share that The Lofts at Stehli Mill has been recognized by Novogradac with the Historic Rehabilitation award for Residential Development that Overcame Significant Obstacles!
This award is significant to our team because it honors not just the finished product, but everything it took to get there.
Originally built in 1897 and home to more than 2,000 female textile workers, the Stehli Mill complex sat abandoned for four decades. Today, we’re proud that this historic Lancaster, PA landmark has been transformed into 165 loft-style apartments, including a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes, while preserving the character that makes it irreplaceable.
Getting here wasn’t easy. A few of the obstacles our team navigated:
🔨 Century-old wood floors that had to be hand-scraped and sanded to remove generations of oils and coatings
🪟 More than 1,300 historically accurate replacement windows meeting National Park Service standards, including 400 factory window units weighing 500 pounds each
🏗️ Heavy-timber beams and tongue-and-groove decking requiring replacement due to significant rot and warping
🌧️ Complex underground stormwater facilities built around challenging low bedrock
The result? Restored wood flooring, brush-blasted exposed brick and beams, and modern wellness and lifestyle amenities, including a 2,500 sq. ft. fitness center and a 2,000 sq. ft. clubhouse that shifts from a daytime work-from-home lounge to an evening entertainment space.
None of this would have been possible without the state and federal Historic Tax Credit programs that provided the necessary funding to see this project through to completion. A huge thank you to Novogradac for this recognition, as well as our design partners Hammel Associates Architects, the civil engineering team at RETTEW, and every tradesperson and team member who helped bring Stehli Mill back to life. 👏
Check out the link below to read Novogradac’s write-ups on the award winners.
https://www.novoco.com/periodicals/articles/historic-rehabilitation-award-winners-illustrate-range-of-impacts-challenges
THE LOFTS AT STEHLI MILLS HONORED AT CENTRAL PENN BUSINESS JOURNAL TOP PROJECT AWARDS
We’re proud to share that the Lofts at Stehli Silk Mill has been named a Central Penn Business Journal Top Project Award winner! 🏆
This project has been one of the most challenging, and rewarding, undertakings in CAM Construction’s history. Originally built in 1897, the historic 11-acre Stehli Silk Mill complex sat vacant for four decades before our team transformed it into 165 loft-style apartments across seven distinct buildings.
From surgically repairing century-old heavy-timber beams and installing 1,400+ custom windows to navigating supply chain disruptions caused by the 2023 Canadian wildfires, every step of this project demanded creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Our team salvaged and repurposed historic materials throughout, from reclaimed hardwood flooring and steel fire doors to repurposed bathroom partitions reborn as wainscoting, in an effort to honor both the building’s heritage and sustainability principles.
The result? A landmark adaptive reuse project that preserved C. Emlen Urban’s iconic architecture, secured state and federal historic tax credits, earned recognition at the 2025 C. Emlen Urban Awards, and now holds a permanent place in Lancaster County’s story.
Thank you to our partners at Hammel Associates Architects, RETTEW, Mannheim Township, and the many subcontractors and community partners who helped bring this vision to life.
Click the link below to check out a digital brochure of the event.
https://centralpennbusinessjournal-pa.newsmemory.com/?special=Real+Estate+Development+Summit+and+Top+Projects+2026
CHICK WEBB RECREATION CENTER – RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Earlier this month, members of CAM Construction’s team attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Chick Webb Recreation Center.
As Construction Manager on this project, we had the privilege of breathing new life into a community landmark originally built in 1947. At over 32,000 square feet, this historic facility has been thoughtfully renovated and expanded to serve generations to come.
Here’s a glimpse at what this transformation involved:
✅ 11,500 sq ft addition housing a brand-new gym with an indoor basketball court, walking track, and multi-purpose room
✅ A renovated pool with updated locker rooms
✅ Multi-purpose rooms for games, arts, and crafts
✅ A music recording room with a soundproofed booth
✅ A spin studio and fitness center
Projects like this one remind us why we do what we do. The Chick Webb Recreation Center isn’t just a building; it’s a gathering place, a safe haven, and a source of pride for the community it serves. We’re honored to have played a role in its next chapter, and we hope the facility inspires the next community to play, grow, and pursue their passions. As always, we would like to thank our design partners GWWO Architects for their tremendous work throughout the project. Check out the video in the link below to view the ceremony.
https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/reopening-after-17-5m-renovation-chick-webb-rec-center-honors-a-baltimore-jazz-great/
DENTSPLY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PRESS CONFERENCE
Last week, representatives from CAM Construction attended a press conference hosted by the State of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”). This conference was held to commemorate the issuance of the stormwater management and land development permit for a 62-lot townhouse project in York, PA for which CAM Construction will be the general contractor. CAM will be completing this infrastructure work on behalf of York Realty Partners in order to prep finished lots/pad sites for Ward Communities to construct their new homes.
You can read the the article and watch the video at their respective links below-
https://pacast.com/m?p=28655&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUDM5TmRrQ1p1ZFY2ZHljZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6CiSaY_LEc8z9THeSrddMZySYRbaSpm9miBSKGy9jZVfa7jpbnH1eK4ClsYg_aem_XY3eUIJze7NHPdebw3mqDg
STEHLI SILK MILL GALLERY AT THE MET, NEW YORK
Some incredible news came across the CAM Construction team this week, as the Met Fifth Avenue Museum in New York is featuring an exhibit, titled: Jazz-Age Silks: The Stehli Silks Americana Collection, 1925-1928. This exhibit, which is on display in Gallery 599 through April 8, will feature textiles and dress silks that the Stehli Silks Corporation produced in the 1920’s. The timing of this news coincides with the first group of tenants occupying their new apartments in Mill 1 and reminds us of how fortunate we are to be able to transform this historic property into a place where its storied walls can breathe new life into the community. For more details on the exhibit, please check out the article below- https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/jazz-age-silks-the-stehli-silks-americana-collection-1925-1928
STEHLI SILK MILL VIDEO: LANCASTER ONLINE
Earlier this week, news network Lancaster Online interviewed CAM Construction’s Vice President of Real Estate Development, Angelo Munafo, who discussed his favorite aspects of the development as it prepares to open for leasing in January 2025. Check out the video in the link below to hear Angelo’s interview and see the latest shots of the property.
https://lancasteronline.com/video/a-look-inside-the-newly-renovated-lofts-at-stehli-silk-mill-video/video_62da0160-9627-5286-941d-f665bda2c729.html
ABC NEWS COVERS STEHLI MILL DEVELOPMENT
On Tuesday, December 17th, ABC27 News Network published an article on the Stehli Silk Mill Adaptive Reuse development project as one of their top stories. To read the article and view the accompanying video, check out the link below.
https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/historic-lancaster-mill-to-be-converted-to-apartment-complex/
ST. JOSEPH PARISH CHRISTENS THE NEWLY FINISHED RENOVATIONS
St. Joseph Parish hosted services over Good Friday through Easter Weekend, marking the completion of the work CAM Construction managed this past year. The 12,000 square foot renovations and addition to the historic sanctuary included several new features, including the construction of a new altar and stone arch, new ductwork and HVAC distribution, ornamental tile flooring (thanks to O Squared), a coffered ceiling system with a dome and back-lit stain glass oculus, and a radiused cornice with cove lighting around the perimeter of the sanctuary. In particular, the craftsmen at J A Argetakis completed the difficult ceiling work from a suspended scaffolding system that had to be maneuvered in order to meet the deadline. Additionally, we are extremely proud to have incorporated stones from the Beaver Dam Quarry to create the new arch around the crucifix, as the original church was built using stones from the very same quarry. The emphasis for this project was on “community”, and we are grateful for the opportunity to improve this community space and complete it in time for one of their largest congregations. Special thanks to Msgr Rick Hilgartner and St. Joseph Parish as well as JRS Architects for making this project something truly memorable.
