Colonel Sanders’ Personal Items, Properties Go Up For Auction
Personal items, including a pressure cooker, bow tie, and watches belonging to KFC founder Colonel Sanders, are being auctioned. Also up for bid are his former home, Blackwood Hall, and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House, which he established as the…
Salt Lake City, UT, July 28, 2026 —
An auction is offering a unique collection of items and properties once owned by Colonel Harland Sanders, the iconic founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Among the personal belongings up for bid are a pressure cooker, a distinctive bow tie, and several watches that belonged to Sanders. These items provide a glimpse into the personal life of the KFC magnate.
The auction also features significant real estate associated with Sanders’ legacy. His former residence, known as Blackwood Hall, is part of the sale. Additionally, the Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville, Kentucky, is being auctioned. This establishment holds historical importance as it served as the first headquarters for the KFC restaurant business.
A notable item included in the auction is a 1964 planner. This planner contains a handwritten recipe, which has a past connection to legal proceedings, having been the subject of a lawsuit at one point.
Further details regarding the auction, including specific dates and bidding processes, were not provided in the summary.
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