When the two large lumber mills were established it created a housing shortage. While both Fruit Growers and Lassen Lumber did construct some residential housing and apartments, there was still a need for more. There was one group in particular that needed some form of housing—loggers. Many of these men were single, so there was building boom for apartments and boarding houses.
Constructed in 1922, the Fairfield Apartments (aptly named it was located on South Fairfield Street) was one of the largest. It initially contained twenty-two rooms. It was destroyed by fire on July 29, 1941. While it was fully occupied, every escaped without injury. The building valued at $20,000 was only partially insured at $6,000.