Awhile ago, I referenced the 1958 Standard industrial Survey for Susanville. I thought some may like to have peek of some information in the report. Times have certainly changed.

Of course, lumber was still king in Susanville. Here is some employment figures: Fruit Growers Supply Company, 350 employees; Paul Bunyan Lumber Company, 300; Susanville Logging Company, 150;  Wirth Lumber Products, 50; Lassen Lumber Products, 15 and Orr Wood Products, 5.

Housing Availability, Prices and Rentals. The housing census as of April 1950 showed 1,721 dwelling units, of which 22 percent in structures built since 1940 and 1,687 were occupied. Of these 1024 were owner occupied, or 61 percent and had a median value of $9,000. Of the renter dwellings, 14 precent rented for less $20 per month., 42 percent for $20 to $39 per month, 35 percent for $40 to $59 per month and 8 percent from $60 to $74 per month, with 2 percent in excess of $75  per month. Since 1950 rents have risen about 25 percent and permits have been issued for 106 new dwelling units.

Community Facilities. Susanville has 2 general hospitals with a bed capacity of 74. Other medical facilities include 7 physicians and surgeons, 5 dentists, and 1 chiropractor, new 25-bed County Hospital in planning stage. Education facilities include 4 elementary schools. 1 high school and 1 junior college–1 parochial school. There are 28 churches, 1 library, 1 newspaper, and 2 banks. Recreational facilities include 1 theater, 2 parks, 6 playgrounds and Roosevelt Swimming Pool.,

Tim