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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM251O_susanville-veterans-memorial-building_Susanville-CA.html
Constructed and dedicated to honor the Veterans of World War I and all future Veterans who have served the United States of America and Lassen County, Constructed February through August of 1926 and Dedicated on August 17, 1926 The buildin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24OM_oakes-philbrook-furniture-store_Susanville-CA.html
William Vellenoweth, better known to a generation of Susanville youngsters as Dad Popcorn, had his colorful stand at this location from 1918 to 1931. This building, constructed in 1901 as the Oakes & Philbrook Furniture Store, also housed the Mai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCO_richmond_Susanville-CA.html
Due to "Gold Fever" and named for Richmond, Virginia by Orlando Streshly in 1859, the town of Richmond grew rapidly until 1861 - becoming the most important and populous settlement in the county "... overshadowing Susanville." Sporting hotels, a t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCN_the-grand-cafe_Susanville-CA.html
Established in 1909, the Grand was first operated by Kwan Wong. In 1912, the Grand moved to this location and in 1921 Sam Vucanovich and Steve Sargent became the new owners. The original building collapsed in 1934 from construction next door and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCM_jacks-valley_Susanville-CA.html
Named for John "Coyote Jack" Wright who left here in 1869. By 1880, five wagon roads converged here which resulted in various establishments over the years including a stage station, saloon, sawmill, dance hall, logging camp, and agricultural insp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCE_pioneer-saloon_Susanville-CA.html
A saloon has been on this site since 1862. Originally known as the Humboldt Exchange, in 1863 the name was changed to the Pioneer. This bar is the oldest established business in northeastern California.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NBO_lassen-county-courthouse_Susanville-CA.html
Lassen County was officially created on April 1, 1864 and three months later Susanville's founder, Isaac Roop donated this city block for the Lassen County Courthouse. On January 23, 1888 Holden Dick and Mexican Ben were lynched here, marking th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NBN_larry-griffith_Susanville-CA.html
Lassen County Deputy Sheriff Larry Griffith was killed in the line of duty March 2, 1995 On that date, Deputies Larry Griffith, Henry Mahan, William Freitas and Wayne Aldridge were on duty on the Madeline Plains and were ambushed by a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NBM_lassen-lodge-no-149-f-a-m_Susanville-CA.html
Commemorating the centennial of Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M., March 21, 1961 and in memory of Isaac N. Roop, ardent Free Mason, founder of Susanville, first Governor of the provisional Territory of Nevada, civic leader and friend of Man, and John …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NBL_nobles-trail-rooptown_Susanville-CA.html
"This is a village of about 20 houses nearly all of which were built this summer. (It) is situated at the head of the valley... there is a hotel, store, blacksmith shop and... a saw-mill not far away." - Allen J. Tyrrell, Sep 8, 1860 Guidebook …
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