On Monday, September 9th, the Lassen Library District has closed its doors temporarily due to a much needed renovation. It is anticipated that it will re-open February. It is a hinderance, but I have wealth of records in the archives I maintain.

While I do have the luxury of large number volumes of bound local newspapers, I still rely upon the library’s microfilm collection. The major impact is obituary requests. As an alternative, if know of the newspaper, and citation date, as well page and column the California State Library can provide assistance.

Of course, newspapers are just one source of material. For instance, I am researching when the residence at 120 North Roop Street, Susanville was built. An alternative of newspaper source, normally I would consult Book of Agreements lodged in the Lassen County Recorder’s Office. During the early 1900s, it was common for a building contractor and their client to record an building agreement as to the specifications, costs, etc. Alas,  there is  temporary roadblock there as well due the fact  that those records are in storage because of  the Lassen County Courthouse Renovation project.*

Patience is virtue, so I am grateful that the access of those records is just  temporary and not permanent.

*Mechanics Liens is a good source of building records.

Tim