A little known fact is that Susanville had its own bandstand. It was located at the top of Main Street. It was through the energetic efforts of the Mountain Echo Band. In September 1902, the octagonal bandstand was constructed and even adorned with electrical lights. On September 14, 1902, the bandstand was dedicated by the Mountain Echo Band with their first concert. Two weeks later it was focal point of royal pageant during the county fair. A few years later the Mountain Echo Band disbanded and the bandstand fell into disrepair. By 1906, one observer said the relic had become eyesore on the community. In 1908, it was torn down.
Tim,what a wonderful scene of Main Street. I can just feel it.
Good for Betty Barry. Best,Art
We are friends of Ginger and Hank Martinez and always like to hear about Susanville, CA. It will always be a favorite place that we lived.
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What great stories and photos. Thanks for sharing. Gale and I look back on our many years that we lived in Susanville. We formed many friends and great memories. We look forward to our trips to see our daughter Theresa, her family and many friends there in Lassen County.