This collection contains the auction catalog for the public sale of standard bred and registered trotting horses from Speedwell Farm.
Admin/Biographical History
Speedwell Farm is located in Elizabeth Twp. and is now the Wolf Sanctuary and Speedwell Forge B&B. (2021)
From the Lititz Record Express, August 21, 1896: "Speedwell Stock; The owners of the Speedwell Stock Farm in Elizabeth Township have decided to abandon the breeding of trotting horses and will offer their stock at public sale on the Lancaster Driving Park on September 11 and 12, consisting of 75 head of horses and colts, including their highbred stallions and brood mares."
Although few Amish men are auctioneers, they sometimes assist at sales in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Scenes like this are typical of the many public sales held during spring and fall in the Pennsylvania Dutch country.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
The New Holland Sales and Stables conducts weekly auctions of livestock and hay in their large sales barn. Lancaster County farmers and locals alike enjoy the outings, which also feature PA Dutch foods nearby.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Over 400 carriages, sleighs and horse-drawn vehicles of all kinds typically change hands in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania during annual spring and fall sales held by Martin Auctioneers. The "one-of-a-kind" nature of the items and the sale itself frequently draw collectors from across the nation.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
