Gratz Fair a Failure, 1893
Gratz Fair a Failure The Gratz Fair thus far has had a very small attendance owing to continued rains. The fair closed last evening. There is a desire among some […]
“Mayor” Bill Dietrich of Specktown and His “Council”
Two photographs of a summer picnic in Specktown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, hosted by William E. “Bill” Dietrich (1896-1977) at the Riegle-Dietrich homestead. Bill was the unofficial “Mayor of Specktown” and […]
Lykens Valley Slope
An undated photo post card view entitled “Lykens Valley Slope,” Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post.
Harold E. Smith (1877-1953) – Retired Lykens Clothier
HAROLD E. SMITH Harold Eugene Smith, age 75 years, died at his home in Lykens on Sunday. Mr. Smith, a retired clothier, was a son of the late William Smith […]
Lykens – Patriotic Parade Float
An undated photograph of what appears to be a float in a patriotic parade. The photo was probably taken in Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.. A horse is hitched to a […]
Lykens – Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 1892-1923
A photograph of the Our Lady Help of Christians Roman Catholic Church building at Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This building served the parish from 1892-1923. The date the photo was […]
Ronald L. Minnich (1832-1955) – Killed in Auto Crash
Instantly Killed in Auto Crash One young man was killed instantly and his wo companions injured 9 October [1955] when the car in which they were riding sideswiped one utility […]
Edward Golden (1905-1951) – Lykens Garage Owner
Edward Golden Services for Edward Golden, of Lykens, were held Saturday at 9:15 a.m., Rev. George A. Lavelle officiating, with interment in German Catholic Cemetery, Lykens. Mr. Golden and his […]