In 1915, when voters approved a bond measure to build a new county courthouse, no time was wasted to construct the same. The new courthouse would be built on the site of the existing one. However, when James McCaughlin’s bid was accepted to construct the courthouse, that detail was omitted.

George Sellon, the architect was brought in as a mediator. It should be noted that old courthouse would still be used, until the new one was constructed. Sellon drew up the specifics and cost to move the old courthouse to the east along South Lassen Street. The cost $350.00.  At the September 1915 meeting of the County Board of Supervisors the matter was approved. With that issue resolved, work began on the new courthouse.

Tim