The 1803 House, also known as the Jacob Ehrenhardt Jr. House, is a historic home located in

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. It was built in 1803 for Jacob Ehrenhardt Jr., a son of one of the town's founders.

History

Built in 1803, the house is a -story,

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side-hall plan. It was built for Jacob Ehrenhardt Jr. whose father, Jacob Ehrenhardt Sr., had been one of the founders of Emmaus as a settlement of the

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in 1747. The home's original owner, Jacob Ehrenhardt Jr., was a member of the Northampton County militia in 1782, and served in the

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. Expelled from the Moravian Church for serving in the military, he was later reaccepted into the church and supported himself as a shoemaker, farmer, and tavern keeper. This historic house has a -story, rear kitchen wing, and features a

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-covered roof. ''Note:'' This includes Occupied into the 1950s, it was restored in the 1980s. It is open as a historic house museum. Originally it had changed so that the toilet was near the old living room. A Rodale-funded restoration put furniture back in their correct rooms. In 2003, in recognition of its historic significance, it was added to the

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Present day usage

The house is open for tours by appointment by the Friends of 1803 House.

References

External links

Official website1803 House
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