An Artist’s Historic Plank House with Storybook Charm in Jim Thorpe, PA

Built c.1836 (records), this rare plank-style home is one of Jim Thorpe’s most authentic historic residences. With only three families of ownership across nearly 150 years, it carries the quiet dignity of time while embracing thoughtful restoration.

The home greets you with a rebuilt front porch featuring period trusses, brackets, and shutters - details that set the stage for the authenticity within. Inside, wide-plank hardwood floors, preserved push-button switches, and original rolled-glass windows tell the story of generations past.

The kitchen is a work of artistry, reconstructed with custom millwork, reclaimed White House Collection cabinetry, and French doors salvaged from a major motion picture set, opening to a deck and gardens. A formal dining room and inviting living room balance history with warmth, while upstairs, bedrooms have been reimagined with expanded closets framed by repurposed doors. The bath is anchored by a classic clawfoot tub and an imaginative reclaimed glass shelf made from a vintage roadster windshield - living proof that creativity can be functional.

On the third floor, a finished office and sitting room provide private retreats beneath angled ceilings.

Outdoors, the home unfolds into hand-excavated terraces, dry-laid stone walls, and a firepit with Mt. Pisgah views. Beyond lies perhaps the most magical feature: a detached historic cabin rebuilt on its foundation. With its own fireplace, this four-season hideaway offers a place to write, read, or simply watch the snow fall on the town below. Adding to its allure, the cabin and other reclaimed elements were sourced from major motion picture productions, a unique provenance woven seamlessly into the home’s fabric.

Modern updates - including new roofs (2007, 2012), a rebuilt retaining wall (2023), updated wiring, plumbing, and a propane hot water boiler - ensure comfort without compromising authenticity.

120 Silk Street is more than a home; it is a haven for artists, writers, and dreamers, a place where history, creativity, and lifestyle converge in one of Pennsylvania’s most enchanting towns.