Thursday, March 28, 2024

Category: History Stories

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Maud Tombs

by Susan Couso Maud Tombs was one inspiring woman! She was born Maud Edna Long in Susanville in 1875. Her parents were John Thomas Long...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Golfing in Susanville

by Susan Couso It is generally accepted that the game of golf was created way back in Scotland in the Middle Ages. In Lassen County,...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Jackson Pollock

by Susan Couso Jackson Pollock made a huge impression in the art world with his abstract impressionism style of painting. His unique work, which appears...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Joachim Kroeger and The Susanville Brewery

by Susan Couso As news of the California Gold Rush surged around the globe immigration increased dramatically, and California was the place to make a...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Isaac Roop’s Fort

by Susan Couso Since Isaac Roop built his cabin in the summer of 1854, it has undergone numerous changes. Most probably, the little cabin only...

From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: The Sierra Theatre

by Susan Couso Let's go to the movies! Those few words have excited local citizens for almost 100 years now. Back in 1921, when Susanville's...