This is Part 4 of a multi-part series on a Country Auction that took place in Specktown, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 18 June 1977. The auction was for the purpose of disposing the personal and real property of William “Bill” Dietrich and Helen [Hoffman] Dietrich, who had owned the real property since 1920 when they purchased it from the estate of Helen’s grandmother, Hannah [Rickert] Riegle who died on 11 July 1919. Hannah had purchased the 6 acres and improvements early in the 20th century so at the time of the sale, it had been in the family for more than 70 years. It was also the home where Helen grew up and was her home prior to her marriage to Bill.
Today’s post features one-quarter of the available photographs of that auction, with additional photos to follow. The final post will be a listing of prices realized. For all published posts to date, click on A Country Auction in Specktown, 1977.
Picture #1 (above)
Harold Dietrich takes a last look around the property before the auctioneer completes the set-up. Already, the podium is in place in front of the porch.
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Picture #2
Harold Dietrich greets an early arrival.
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Picture #3
Betty [Erdman] Fetterhoff, Eugene C. Fetterhoff Sr., and Kathryn [Dietrich] Gasbarro. Betty and Eugene were the high bidders on the real estate.
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Picture #4
The auction begins.
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Picture # 5
A break in the action.
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Picture #6
Melva Sitlinger, —–?—–, Daniel H. Riegle; and Kathryn [Dietrich] Gasbarro.
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Picture #7
The barn.
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Picture #8
The auction “office.”
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Picture #9
At left, Betty [Erdman] Fetterhoff; —–?—–; Harold Dietrich, waving; Melva Sitlinger, on walk at right.
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Picture #10
Marlin Dietrich, walking in front of seated bidders. No others identified.
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Picture #11
No one identified.
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Additional pictures to follow…..
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