A year into restoration, glimpses of an Upper Macungie farmhouse’s 18th-century charm are emerging. But there’s a mystery: Who was the original owner of the property and what was their story?
Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich stand in front of a historic Cetronia Road farmhouse Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the barn. Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich talk about the the barn on historic Cetronia Road farmhouse property Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the barn. Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich talk about the the barn on historic Cetronia Road farmhouse property Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich walk towards the barn on historic Cetronia Road farmhouse property Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the barn. Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich talk about the the barn on historic Cetronia Road farmhouse property Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Hand chopped wooden beams will be reused. Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich talk about the the barn on historic Cetronia Road farmhouse property Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the barn. Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich talk about the the barn on historic Cetronia Road farmhouse property Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Contractor Sam Ulrich shows a flat nail nail as he talks about the craftsmanship of a historic Cetronia Road farmhouse Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich walk towards the barn on historic Cetronia Road farmhouse property Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Contractor Sam Ulrich talks about the craftsmanship of a historic Cetronia Road farmhouse Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Contractor Sam Ulrich and investor Dr. Hamed Amani stand in a historic Cetronia Road farmhouse Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Investor Dr. Hamed Amani stands inside a historic Cetronia Road farmhouse Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Details of the historic Cetronia Road farmhouse are seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. Contractor Sam Ulrich and investors including Dr. Hamed Amani plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Contractor Sam Ulrich talks about the craftsmanship of a historic Cetronia Road farmhouse Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
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Investor Dr. Hamed Amani and contractor Sam Ulrich stand in front of a historic Cetronia Road farmhouse Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township. They plan to blend old and new technology to restore one of Lehigh County’s oldest properties instead of just tearing it down. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
