Borough of Alburtis

Lehigh County showed major signs of development by 1850, with communities already established throughout the region. The area which is now Alburtis, was still mostly scrub oak, along with a few scattered farms. The first known dwelling in the vicinity was a log house built by Joseph Rothenberger. Following that, a stone dwelling was erected by John Blank in 1847 and became the first hotel in the area that would eventually become Alburtis.