In 1922, Susanville’s  Milwood Tract subdivision was created. There was one street that was somewhat of an after thought and evolved over the years—River Street. Even before Milwood Tract and that of River Street it was the location of Riverside Hospital and Fruit Growers Supply Company’s Resident Manager’s residence. River Street, initially began from Main Street, headed one block south, then made a hard right and at the intersection of South Fairfield merged with Riverside Drive. Later it was modified at the initial one block starting point became South Gilman Street. River Street at that intersection then extended west to McDow Street. It would even later be extended again to connect with South Ash Street.

Tim