Shelter House, Historical log house in Emmaus, US
The Shelter House stands as a two-story colonial log cabin with eight rooms, built using oak and chestnut wood on South Mountain's northern slope.
Built in 1734 by Pennsylvania German settlers, this medieval-type Germanic log house received a second story and two-story annex addition in 1741.
The structure's name derives from the German word 'zufluchtshaus', reflecting the Pennsylvania German heritage of early settlers in the Lehigh Valley region.
Located at 601 South Fourth Street in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, the Shelter House accepts visitors through scheduled appointments by calling 610-965-9258.
The walls contain a mixture of mud, straw, and horse hair between logs, demonstrating traditional Germanic construction methods of the colonial period.
Location: Emmaus
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.53056,-75.48500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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