Last City Hall Bond Redeemed by Susanville
December 12, 1947
Susanville this week paid off the final $2000 bond on the present city hall. The last bond, held by the Bank of America for Mrs. Frank Humphrey of Reno, totaled $2,110, with interest.
The original $41,000 issue was proposed in 1922 when J. E. Pardee was president of the city board of trustees. Superior Judge B. V. Curler was then city attorney.
On March 5, 1923, the bonds had been signed and accepted by buyers, to be floated at a 51/2 per cent interest rate, making the total $42,819.58. Included in the $41,000 bond was a fire truck purchased from the American LaFrance Co.
On June 18, 1923, the new plans were accepted and bids opened for construction. A contract was signed with Woodward & Grebe on August 27, 1923 and construction started almost immediately.
In January, 1924 the building was completed and ready for occupancy.
At the present time the now inadequate city hall has one three-room apartment for the city clerk and family; three single rooms and bath for firemen in the dormitory section. On the ground floor there are three rooms and a small filing closet, and in this small space are crowded two fire trucks and equipment; city clerk’s office and all city files; council chambers; office quarters for the city building inspector, and chambers and courtroom for the city court.
Increases in city business with the new additions necessitates more room for city offices.
Additions to the city hall, or creation of a separate fire house have been discussed. If the fire department is moved from its present location it will provide enough room for badly needed office space, officials have stated.
