The Lassen Townsite was a massive subdivision created in 1912 encompassing everything from Richmond Road to present day Johnstonville Road.
The first housing development occurred in 1918 on property south of the railroad encompassing the streets of Modoc, Orchard, Plumas, Shasta and Sierra. These homes were built by the Lassen Lumber & Box Company for their employees.
A word of caution, the crossing over the above intersection can be hazardous to your car’s health and your mental health. As I proceeded across, a major dip in my Triumph it removed the exhaust system from it.
I have a 3x 5 picture I found in a book that has “shasta street looking south” and also “Lassen Lumber 51′”. It shows rows of houses similar to WWII barracks on a dirt road. I would be glad to get into the hands of someone who would appreciate it.