Photo courtesy of the Shasta Historical Society
B.F. Loomis bought the Shingletown Hotel in 1923 and renamed it the Viola Lodge after it was moved to Viola. It was destroyed by fire in 1953.
The Shasta Historical Society library is open to the public and volunteers are available to assist in research. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call 530.243.3720 or click here to visit the Shasta Historical Society website.
