Down on the Farm with William E. Dietrich
William E. Dietrich (1896-1977) was my grandfather. He was born in Lykens, but he spent his youth on the family farm in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, after his parents […]
David Belles Apple Orchard – Model Farm
A 1911 photograph of the David Belles’ apple trees on what was described as a model Lykens Valley farm in a article that appeared in the Harrisburg Telegraph, 16 March […]
Fire Razes Loyalton Barn, 1933
From the Elizabethville Echo, 1 June 1933: FIRE RAZED BIG LOYALTON BARN TUESDAY MORNING Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a huge barn on the farm of William Hechler a short […]
History of Valley and Its Prospects, 1911
The Midland Pennsylvania Railroad, begun in 1910, with plans to connect Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, turned out to be a colossal failure. In addition to […]
Gratz Is Known For Its Big Fairs, 1911
The Midland Pennsylvania Railroad, begun in 1910, with plans to connect Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, turned out to be a colossal failure. In addition to […]
Gowan Weist Peach Orchard – Model Farm
A 1911 photograph of the Gowan Weist‘s peach trees on what was described as a model Lykens Valley farm in a article that appeared in the Harrisburg Telegraph, 16 March […]
Helen [Hoffman] Dietrich and Her Horse
An undated photograph of Helen [Hoffman] Dietrich (1895-1977) and her horse. The photo was taken on the Riegle-Dietrich homestead in Specktown, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The house in the […]
Lykens Valley Development Company,1911
The Midland Pennsylvania Railroad, begun in 1910, with plans to connect Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, turned out to be a colossal failure. In addition to […]