Construction is continuing on the new ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem.

The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center is replacing the Banana Factory on West Third Street. The new facility is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027.

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Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)Construction continues Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory in south Bethlehem. The 80,000-square-foot, five-story arts center that is replacing the Banana Factory is expected to open at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

 

 

 

 

Demolition of the Banana Factory continues in Bethlehem | PHOTOS