Lassen County was in the midst of prosperous times during the 1920s, and 1922 was a prime example. For instance, over 300,000,000 board feet of lumber was cut that year, making Lassen County the biggest producer of lumber in California. This had a ripple effect in the agricultural community. The lumber mills purchased $2,000,000 worth of local farm products to feed their employees.
The railroads flourished too. For the Southern Pacific over 1600 carloads of lumber were shipped by rail on any given month. Passenger train traffic was up going from three to six cars and even included a dining car.
Among other things to celebrate was the Lassen National Forest moved its headquarters from Red Bluff to Susanville. A county fair was held, the first time in fifteen years. The Bly Tunnel project was approaching completion that would be a major boost to the agricultural community. To assist that group the Lassen County Farm Bureau was formed.
Is this a photo of a Main Street Chautauqua event ?
My Mother remembered these events in Susanville during the 1920s, but I never knew where they were held.