Earlier this month the topic of Lassen Boulevard was discussed, i.e., the forerunner of Highway 395 between Susanville and the Nevada State Line. In 1924, Nevada officials had paved the route north of Reno to the stateline. Lassen County Board of Supervisors were anxious to make more road improvements on the California side. After all, they had already mounted a campaign declaring Susanville the eastern gateway entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Before long, Susanville would host the state American Legion Convention, so good roads were essential.
On July 8, 1925 the Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved $5,000 to make road improvements on the highway segment between Constantia and Purdy (stateline). It was their intent that the State Highway Commission would match the county’s expenditure. They did. However, it would be many years before the highway was paved and redesignated as 395.