Today’s photo feature is the 1952 flooding of the Susan River in Susanville, which I have used previously. I have come across some interesting historic scenes taken by my grandmother, Lola Murrer Tanner (1899-1973). As soon as I can get the ambition to scan them, (not my favorite task) I will showcase them on Tuesdays for awhile. Stay dry out there folks.
Tim
Personally, I am glad to see 2022 in the rear view mirror. The first half of the year did not start at well beginning with a broken wrist and then web host server woes.
The latter half there were some bright aspects. No major fires or the accompanying smoke. There was the completion of the highway construction over Fredonyer, which seemed like an eternity.
On a final note, is there anything you would like to see or do in 2023? I am alays open to suggestions.
Tim
Awhile back the Modoc County Record reported that Termo would have a new lease on life—a state highway rest area. According to the Modoc Transportation Commission that the request for an improved rest area has been decades in the making. It was noted that it will probably not be operable until 2028. In all probability the rest area north of Secret Valley will close at that time.
Tim
Well, it is that time of year again, when a few years back I made my debut at Susanville’s now defunct Riverside Hospital. As is customary, this one day I take the day off from regular duties. For the record the hospital operated from 1921 to 1969.
Tim
Back by a somewhat popular demand are the calendars, which I thought last year was to be the last. It is my intent to carry on for a few more years. As usual the calendars contain an interesting mix of historic photographs. Some of these are: Bumpass Hell, 1908, , Standish Methodist Church, 1910, Lassen High 1907 track team to name a few.
One has three options to purchase calendars:
1) Locally, you can purchase them at Margie’s Book Nook.
2) You can purchase direct online by clicking here
3) You can also email me to place your order, and it will be sent with an invoice.
Important Notice: There are only 50 calendars available, and once sold that is it.
Tim
The real estate firm of Engel & Volker has listed the Hotel Mt. Lassen for sale, which has been vacant for a long time. Asking price $3.4 million. For the curious you can see the listing here .
Tim
On a quarterly basis, I ask you the reader, if there is something you would like to learn more about or maybe its something you heard, but question its validity. So here is an opportunity to participate. I will do my best to answer any questions. It should be noted, it may take awhile for the answer to appear as a post. The primary reason, many of the daily posts are done nearly a month in advance. So by the time you read this I am already working on posts for the middle of November, or at least I should be. Whatever the case may be, I look forward to hearing from you. Of course, it should be noted that paid subscribers requests receive priority. In addition, you can always send a request at any time.
Tim
If you want an Queen Anne Victorian house off the grid, the Miller House in Humbug Valley is on the market. For those not familiar, the valley is a bit south and west of Lake Alamanor, and was the site of the former town of Longville, a post is scheduled. In the early 1980s when it was on the market, the asking price was around $50,000. The current sale price is $475,000.
Tim
For some time I have been corresponding with a former resident, who also happens to be a rail fan. Timing can be everything, and he just happened at the Westwood Depot on the last day it operated. So I am working on this story. However, not to leave anything to chance, if there is any one out there that may know something on this topic, I would like to hear from you.
Tim
