On Saturday, August 14, 1926 an informal open house of Susanville’s new American Legion building was held. After all, next week would be very hectic with the State American Legion Convention being held in Susanville. It was because of that convention that made the building a reality.
On March 6, 1926 the Lassen County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to open bids submitted by contractors for the building. The county awarded bid of contractor T.J. Rees for $.26,750.* A second contract for plumbing and heating went to E.W. Woodward for.$1,770. It was the intention to have the building completed by July 4. That did not happen. It was not until mid-September when the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and the Lassen County Farm Agent moved their offices into the Legion building.
*Rees also built the Hotel Mt. Lassen and Masonic Hall in Susanville.