As usual a most interesting lineup of stories for the month. Tomorrow, we start with the 1976 account of the spotting of Eagle Lake’s own Loch Ness monster and end the month with the interesting transformation of the Zarbock homestead in eastern Honey Lake Valley. In between there is the tale of Lake Earl versus Lake Almanor to Finn Barry’s Colony Ranch. Of course, there is the annual Summer Solstice Tour.
Stay tuned.
In the 1980s, the forest service considered Gallatin House at Eagle Lake surplus property and wanted to demolish it. More about this later. Anyhow, the property is now part of of Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake. This Saturday and Sunday they will be holding their 25th Annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. It only cost five dollars for all you can eat breakfast. Proceeds benefit Lassen County Kids Camper Scholarship Fund.
A subscriber wanted to know why the Find-A-Grave website did not have the listings for the Lassen Cemetery located on Chestnut Street, Susanville. I have no use for this organization and their tactics. I have spent countless hours conducting headstone census of all the Lassen County Cemeteries, which you can examine elsewhere on this site. In one fell swoop, they lifted all my work and put it on their website, without my consent or knowledge. When I confronted them, they were belligerent and hostile, and they reluctantly removed some of my work, but not all.
It is that time of year to focus on some outdoor activities. First, I would like to receive some input as to possible dates and attendance.
Saturday, May 5 – Inspiration Point Tour.
Thursday, June 21 – The Summer Solstice Tour at Belfast. This one is for those early morning types, since departure time is shortly after five a.m.
June-September – Susanville Mural Tours. What I have been tinkering with is the Saturday of each month, starting at 10:00 a.m. and it would be about an hour. The presentation not only includes the information about each mural, about some history about each building they adorn. Take for instance the Big Wheels Mural on Cottage Street. That building was constructed in 1947 for Williams Furniture.
Hope to hear from you!
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 June, 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.
This is just one of those short musings. Whenever I go out exploring looking for one site, I seem to always stumble something of interest along the way. On the return from an excursion to Stacy, we came back via Wendel. What caught our attention was to see the flow of the Wendel Hot Springs. This had been dry for some years. It turns out one of the turbines using the hot springs is back in operation, and hence the discharge. If anyone can enlighten us about the current operations, I would certainly like to know.
Actually, this is a two prong question, since some might not even know the name of the mountain, let alone it is known for a prominent prehistoric site. In addition, there was a lot of gold and silver mining there in the early 1900s.
A diverse lineup this month, some of the topics readers have suggested. These include Potter’s Maternity Home to Susanville Water Works (Cady Springs). Then there is the dubious 1892 housing subdivision to the demise of the Juniper Inn. Hopefully, with a little bit of luck, the Meet the Mason series should be on track this month.
Tim
Since the 1880s there have been attempts to dam this seasonal stream for irrigation. As the above photograph indicates, there are times when torrential torrents of water cascade from its small watershed. The first person to answer correctly will receive the 2019 Purdy’s Private Reserve Calendar when it is released in the fall.
As usual there is an interesting line-up of topics for March. There is Eagle Lake Architecture, the Red River Lumber Company’s rumor mill, the proposed dumping ground in eastern Honey Lake Valley of the 1960s, the Amedee Lime Kilns to broaden one’s horizon about the area’s diverse and rich heritage.
However, fasten your seat belt, because it is going to be a bumpy ride. I am in a transition period between my old computer and a new one. There might be some interruptions or other items that go haywire, due not only to the upgraded software, which also effects the particular Word Press that is used for this site. The last few months have been a substantial learning curve and I still have a ways to go.
Thanks not only for patience, but your continued support.
Tim