This is a real simple one, since some may be suffering from holiday fatigue. Yes, it is Eagle Lake, but at what location?
Where are we?
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Merry Christmas
Last Call for 2019 Calendars
Just a friendly reminder, in case you have procrastinated in securing your calendar. It is a limited run, as to avoid having an abundant unsold inventory to begin the year.
As previously mentioned there are 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.
Thanks
Give the Gift of Lassen County history
Not sure what to give that special someone, but want to keep the budget balanced too? Why not a gift membership to tipurdy.org. At five dollars a month it is a bargain. You can decided whether for a month, quarter or even splurge for a year.
The recipient not only receives a daily email notification of the latest topic, but is entitled to hard to find papers on the Eagle Lake Ice Caves, too. On top of that they can partake in members only tours varying from a summer solstice observance at an ancient solar observatory to a light hearted Halloween Tour. Even if that person on your list is not local, they still receive materials associated with the tours.
Information on subscriptions is found right here. Have a question drop me a line at tim@tipurdy.org.
Happy Thanksgiving
First of all, I want to thank the donors and subscribers to this site. It means a lot to me, in addition for the moral support. By providing these daily posts, it is one way for me to give back to the community, and equally important to share all of the knowledge I have acquired over the years.
I thought the above photograph would be rather appropriate for a day like this. The Folsom family operated a ranch in the Willow Creek Valley from 1871 to 1907, before retiring from agricultural pursuits. Today the property is that of the Willow Creek wildlife refuge.
It should duly noted that M.O. Folsom left a lasting impact with his real estate investments, acquiring them just at the right time. For example he owned Clear Creek, before Red River emerged on the scene. He also owned the land that became the mills sites for Fruit Growers Supply Company and Lassen Lumber & Box Company. The list is endless.
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Odometer Day
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. To make up for my being a slacker, later this week I provide the interesting tale of Tough Old Westwood.
Books Galore
This is a good time as any to remind visitors to this site that there are a wide variety of books available on the region’s history, that can be found on this website. With the holidays fast approaching you might want to share a piece of local history with someone, or maybe give a gift to yourself. To make it simple click hereBooks
2019 Purdy’s Private Reserve Calendar
It is that time to slowly focus on a new year that is quickly approaching. As usual I have put together a 2019 calendar with a wide variety of historic scenes that I have done for more years than I want to acknowledge. 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.
Thanks
Christmas at the Ranch
This is a bit promotional, with some history to go along with it. Beginning Friday, November 9 through Sunday until December 15, 2018 stop by the seasonal gift shop at Doyle Ranch located at 451-895 Highway 395 in Milford.
The Doyle Ranch is one of the oldest family ranches in the region. It was established in 1860 when James and Mary Doyle located there. It should be duly noted there is no relation to John Doyle who settled at Long Valley in 1859 and for whom the town of Doyle is named. The Doyle’s had six children—four boys and two girls. In 1904, the patriarch, James retired and moved into Milford proper. His two sons, Thomas and William stayed on the ranch, but divided the property into two separate ranches. In the line of succession, in 1973, Ken and Irene Doyle purchased the home ranch, who continue on.
So here is the perfect opportunity to do some holiday shopping and look at some local history at the same time.
Subscribe
Give the gift of Lassen County history
Not sure what to give that special someone, but want to keep the budget balanced too? Why not a gift membership to tipurdy.org. At five dollars a month it is a bargain. You can decided whether for a month, quarter or even splurge for a year.
The recipient not only receives a daily email notification of the latest topic, but is entitled to hard to find papers on the Eagle Lake Ice Caves, too. On top of that they can partake in members’ tours varying from a summer solstice observance at an ancient solar observatory to a light hearted Halloween Tour. Even if that person on your list is not local, they still receive materials associated with the tours.
Information on subscriptions is found right here. Have a question drop me a line at tim@tipurdy.org.