Category: History Stories
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Westwood’s Big Tyler Family
by Susan Couso
In 1952 our world was different. It’s difficult to imagine, but the average home cost only $9,050. Of course, the average home...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Fires that Shaped Our Town
by Susan Couso
Humans have had a rather fickle relationship with fire. The force which provides heat and light and cooks our food can also...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Frank Kelley
by Susan Couso
Frank Kelley didn’t have an easy life. He was born in the coal mining region of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where work was difficult...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: The Town of Richmond
by Susan Couso
In 1853, when Isaac Roop established his place in Lassen County history by claiming the land that Susanville now occupies, the town...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Images of Peter Lassen
by Susan Couso
Peter Lassen is fairly well-known in Lassen County. After all, the county is named after him. He only spent five years in...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: George Long Gets Married
by Susan Couso
In 1914, the railroad through Susanville had been completed, and it was a lively scene at the Susanville Depot. There was the...
