In 1941, Father P.J. Moran of Susanville’s Sacred Heart Church announced plans to build a new church to replace the wooden one constructed in 1894. The raising of funds would take longer than Father Moran expected. In the spring of 1948, all systems were go so to speak. The first order of business was the disposal of the old church. In June 1948, it was advertised for sale, no specific price, just to the highest bidder. Alas, there were no bidders. Off to Plan B. Taylor & Roberts were awarded the bid to dismantled it, which the intended goal was the middle to July. It took a little bit longer, but in August, the old church was part of history.