![]() ![]() "What I'm going to do throughout the day is going to be beneficial, not only to the planet, but also to people that appreciate the materials," he says.ġ800 N. ![]() He says this work is "very satisfying" and has been not only a passion, but a calling. With each salvage, a little piece of history is also preserved, and that will continue through Beaty's venture called Philada. Recently, he acquired some limestone carvings that came from a church in North Philadelphia, but over the years he's collected a treasure trove of artifacts. Many items he saves are from historic mansions, factories and churches. About a block away from his business is a lot with more reclaimed materials he calls "the yard." There are reclaimed items for both homeowners and contractors. Beaty has collections of hardware that they've acquired on different projects, along with building joists and flooring. He co-founded more salvage companies in California before heading back to Philadelphia. "We go into buildings that are being demolished or renovated, older buildings, and then salvage, pull out items," he says.īeaty says it's beneficial for business and for the planet since these reclaimed items "could probably have a new home instead of going into a dump." In 2014, he started his current architectural salvage business called Beaty American. What's old is new again at Beaty American architectural salvage businessīob Beaty has spent much of his life working to reduce, reuse and recycle. Pocono Mountain Network takes us on a trip to Jim Thorpe to get a view of the outdoors as well as indoor fun at their various shops. ![]()
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