On Sunday, April 20, 1924 the first Easter Sunrise Service were held in Susanville. Preparations began two weeks earlier for the non-demonitial service. Inspiration Point was the selected location. The event was organized by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. The women were ambitious. They persuaded the Lassen Lumber & Box Company to donate the materials and labor to construct a cross on the point at no cost. They employed the same maneuver with the Lassen Electric Company who adorned the cross with light bulbs. A week prior to service, in the evenings the cross was lit up and seen for miles around.
At five a.m. Easter Sunday some 300 people attended the service under very chilly conditions. The invocations were done by Father McCarthy (Catholic), Rev. Price (Methodist), Rev. Rowe (Baptist) and Captain Diez of the Salvation Army.
Tim
Thanks, Tim. Happy Easter! I have vague memories of a cross up there in the early 70s. Could that have been the same cross or was a different cross installed at one point? Or, am I just remembering wrong 😉
Thank you.
Annie at times there would be a temporary cross placed there. However, I lack the knowledge of any details. The last time I was there, one could see the cement footing for the cross. Tim
Thanks, Tim. I appreciate the info—I have seen the concrete footing. Such lovely views from Inspiration Point! Hope you’re doing well.