White Haven Motor Lodge auction

“I thought I was going to see a lot of cool 1950s stuff,” said Wendy Dow, who was roaming through the open motel doors of the White Haven Motor Lodge this morning — with lots of other curiosity seekers — before auctioneer Anne Smith picked up her microphone and began requesting bids on the contents of Room 139. The auction of the contents of the iconic 53-year-old motel — a longtime fixture on Metcalf Avenue, began promptly at 9:30 a.m. Pitch photographer Scott Spychalski was there to capture the vacating of the motel.