The Westwood Museum has been forced to postpone their season opening, normally held on Mother’s day weekend, because of the COVID-19 pandemic – but if you are craving Westwood history the museum is offering some neat stuff to pass the time during your self-isolation that you can order and have sent right to your door.
Red River – Paul Bunyan’s Own Lumber Company and Its Railroads by Robert M. Hanft. This gorgeous book has more than 400 illustrations, maps and photos covering the history of The Red River Lumber Company, with special emphasis on the technical aspects of the lumber carrying trains that crisscrossed the Westwood area. Definitely a must-have book for any local railroad enthusiasts. $50
Westwood, More Than A Company Owned Logging Town 1913-1956 by Jerry Beavers. Author and historian Jerry Beavers’ excellent book covers parts of the Westwood story often overlooked in other books that focus only on the lumber industry. $30
Nifty Blankets The Westwood Museum has neat travel blankets with the museum logo on them. You can choose from blankets with red or black flaps. $20
A Westwood Puzzle While away the hours in coronavirus self-isolation with this unique Westwood jigsaw puzzle! More than 500 pieces assemble to create a frameable work of art featuring images from Westwood. $20
A Paul Bunyan Pin – A great souvenir from northern California’s favorite little lumber town featuring W. B. Laughead’s logo for “Paul Bunyan’s Pine.” $5
To order items you can email the Museum at [email protected]. For information call 530 256-2233 and leave a message.
If you live in Westwood, you  can call one of the numbers listed on the museum window and a museum staff member will come meet you with the items you’ve ordered. Locals can also email the museum their phone number set up an appointment to make their purchases.
