Shelter House Cabin, Emmaus
Emmaus, PA, 18049 US / PA
Location Description
Believed to be the oldest structure continuously occupied in the Lehigh Valley, the cabin was built c.1734 with additions including a second floor added in 1741. Constructed of oak & chestnut logs, the cabin was erected on the northern slope of South Mountain. It has been restored and is reflective of a multi-generational home of the Colonial era.
Location Category
- BUSINESSES / BUILDINGS - [general]
- BUSINESSES / BUILDINGS - [general]
- HOUSES - [general]
- HOUSES - Cottages / Cabins
- HOUSES - Period Homes / Historic
Architecture Style
- Colonial
- Colonial
- Other
