One Of The Oldest Buildings In Pennsylvania Is Also One Of The Oldest Log Cabins In The U.S.
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 09, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Pennsylvania’s rich history means we have plenty of opportunities to peek into the past. Because there are so many historic sites throughout the state, we probably haven’t heard of them all. Did you know, for example, that one of the oldest buildings in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, is also one of the oldest log cabins in the United States? Yep, and you can even visit.
A narrow road will lead you back through the pages of time and straight to Lower Swedish Cabin, one of the oldest remaining Swedish-built log cabins in the United States.
The historic log cabin was built from local trees and even starred in several movies when, in the early 1900s, filmmaker Siegmund Lubin came to the area.
Unfortunately, during the mid-20th century, the cabin fell into disrepair and was vandalized. While it earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, it wasn't restored until seven years later.
Have you been to Lower Swedish Cabin, one of the oldest buildings in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! (Make sure you wear comfy shoes for your visit.) While you’re in the area, check out this drive-thru grocery store in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
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