Sometime back I wrote how Brashear Street came to be. I did note that I would do a follow up on the Brashear Tract, one of Susanville’s smallest subdivisions. For a little background. In 1863, when the town plat was made the only blocks that were subdivided into individual lots were those with Main Street frontage.

In 1911, with railroad rumors swirling that Susanville would be serviced by the Iron Horse caused a subdivision frenzy. Z.W. Scott was the real estate agent for the Brashear Tract. Scott advertised the unique qualities of this small tract–there was the commanding views and its close proximity to everything. After all, it was one block from the Lassen County Courthouse and only two blocks from the business district. These choice and limited lots featured something unheard in Susanville. To guarantee the tract would be desirable it was stipulated that all homes constructed would require an expenditure of at least $1,000.

Tim