Awhile back I wrote about the B&B a former Susanville business. One of the feature’s in the banquet room was oil canvas mural of the eruption of Lassen Peak. Lane’s main income was as a commercial painter of homes and businesses. Seasoned residents may remember Frank Maurino (1920-2001) who was also a commercial painter, but was also known for his artistic talent.
Lane was commissioned by the County of Lassen to do two paintings for the Lassen County Courthouse that was dedicated in 1917. One painting was Susanville in 1864, which is not only the county seat, but it was the same year the county was created. The second painting is that of Warner Valley, looking at Lassen Peak during an eruption. What is peculiar about this, is that Warner Valley is in Plumas County and Lassen Peak is in Shasta County.
