The firm now known as Scola Dye Works, Inc. 1121 Goffle Road in Hawthorne, began operating in November 1904 under the management of the late Anthony Scola. Several additions have been made to the original plant, but the original building is still in use. From 1904 to 1913 the operations consisted of dyeing of pure silk piece goods only. Then in 1913 a finishing department was added, and the plant was called Scola’s Piece Dyeing and Finishing Works.
Frank A. Scola, was general manager of the plant, had been active in the business since 1910. He took over as general manager in 1922 when his father, Anthony Scola, retired. He continued operating under the name of Scola’s Piece Dyeing and Finishing Works, in partnership with his wife, Margaret F. Scola.
In January 1952, the plant was incorporated, and the name changed to Scola Dye Works, Inc, with Frank A. and Margaret Scola as majority stockholders. Frank A. Scola was general manager and Chairman of the Board. The other officers were Anthony Vars of Hawthorne, President; Charles Fried, 2nd Vice President; and Eleanor Veenstra, Secretary-Treasurer. Thomas Maselli was Assistant Manager.
At top production the plant could process approximately 200 pieces of pure silk goods a day and Scola had the distinction of being one of the few plants which processed only pure silk goods. They processed all types of dress silk, silk suiting, and novelty weaves, and enjoyed a reputation for excellent workmanship (Hawthorne Historical Society, 2022).
In 2022, the former Scola Dye Works Inc building is utilized by the operations of Hawthorne Family Practice (1083 Goffle Road) and HOME furniture store (1083 Goffle Road).