The McConnell Foundation finalized the purchase of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall from Redding Lodge No. 271 on Nov. 15. The Italianate building, built in 1888, is the oldest remaining brick...
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Shasta Historical Society partners with local Native community group to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ History Days Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, 2018. What: Tending the Wild When: Friday, October 19, 2018 at 6:00...
The Shasta Historical Society is pleased to announce the fourth annual A Taste of History live and silent auction, Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Shasta State Historic Park. The event begins at 5:30 PM...
Mark your calendars: October 17, 2015, is Indigenous People’s Day. The Shasta Historical Society is partnering with representatives from local tribes to commemorate indigenous history. This free program includes a street fair in front...
Join Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Shasta Historical Society, and the Redding Library in celebrating Women’s History Month through an engaging lecture series featuring women of historical Shasta County.
Each evening, be inspired by the tales of women who influenced local history.
What did Susan B. Anthony say had “done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world?” What was called the “devil’s advance agent” by the Women’s Rescue League president Charlotte Smith? What...
Three area organizations will unveil and dedicate twin bronze 18-by-24 inch markers during a presentation today, October 8, at 11 a.m. The Rotary Club of Redding, Shasta Historical Society and the Ancient and Honorable...
Redding’s Carnegie Library was built in 1902 at 1527 Yuba Street, on the west side of the Lorenz Hotel. Philanthropist and business man Andrew Carnegie donated money for libraries to be built throughout the...
The Redding Steam Laundry Truck in the old days (c. 1915) picked up and delivered laundry at one’s door. The Redding Steam Laundry was located on the southwest corner of Placer Street and Railroad Avenue.
Photo courtesy of Shasta Historical Society. Click on the image to enlarge it.
The Shasta Historical Society library is open to the public and …
The Chamber of Commerce building stood on Yuba Street in Redding, next to the Carnegie Library. The Chamber was organized in 1910 with Dudley Saeltzer as its first president.
Photo courtesy of Shasta Historical Society
The Shasta Historical Society library is open to the public and volunteers are available to assist with research. Hours are 10 a.m. to …
