Lake Almanor’s Hamilton Branch was named for John Hamilton one of the first Anglo settlers there. However, during his time there was no Lake Almanor, which was not created in 1914. Located there is Big Springs, and a popular spot then and now. In the 1920s, the place started to flourish when the cabins from Red River Lumber Company’s Camp 32 were retrofitted to be included in Hamilton Park, which would eventually evolve into Lassen View Resort.
The Hamilton Milkhouse, 1860, still stands as part of our family cabin. I have many original pictures of this if yo are interested.
Jenni,
John Hamilton was my Great, Great Grandfather and I would love to see the original photographs.
Sherri
Jenni,
John Hamilton was my Great, Great Grandfather and I would love to see the original photographs.
Sherri