No doubt exciting times were on the horizon. The Lassen Lumber & Box Company was in full operation. Fruit Growers Supply Company’s mill was under construction. When completed Fruit Growers would employ some 1,500 people. Many of Fruit Growers new hires would be bringing their families, so the area was about to witness a huge population explosion. A lot of growing pains to contend with.

The City of Susanville continued with its progressive plan to continue to make improvements for the betterment of the community. The City Council held many special meetings to figure out a way to pave the streets, put in gutters and sidewalks. The paving of Main Street was a number one priority. The street was costly to maintain, especially on the city’s meager budget. A bond measure was out of the question at this time. The city deemed  a special tax assessment to be levied over a period of years as the best method to proceed. On October 22,1920 the city awarded a contract to pave Main Street and build sidewalks to the Warren Construction Company for $191,256.20.

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