Roy March and Elbert Miller stand in the background with pitchforks at the Miller Ranch in Whitmore, c. 1898 as their kinfolk prepare to enjoy a picnic after a hard day’s work. The Shasta Historical Society library is open to… Continue Reading
Redding’s first paid fire chief, Lou Poole, sits at the wheel of an automotive fire truck, c. 1911. The Shasta Historical Society library is open to the public and volunteers are available to assist with research. Hours are 10 a.m.… Continue Reading
Rose Leslie with her children, c. 1921. Though Rose worked hard as a paid housekeeper and in keeping up with her own home, she always made sure she spent time with her children taking hikes and swimming in the local… Continue Reading
The Presbyterian church, built in 1881, was the first church constructed in Redding. It was located on the south-east corner of Butte and Pine streets, but this original building was burned to the ground on September 13, 1915, and a… Continue Reading
Townsfolk gather at the intersection of California and Yuba Streets to observe the Paragon Hotel fire c. 1902. The hotel was built by George Groves in 1883. Note the brick building on the right is the Lorenz Hotel. The Shasta… Continue Reading
The U.S. Mail Delivery Wagon, the way it used to be! Probably taken around Kennett, since the hills are barren of foilage, c. 1910. The Shasta Historical Society library is open to the public and volunteers are available to assist… Continue Reading
Pit River Bridge in canyon below Fall River Mills, part of Winter’s Toll Road, c. 1870s. The Shasta Historical Society library is open to the public and volunteers are available to assist with research. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4… Continue Reading
Patrick Thomas (P.T.) Coleman with his wife Lillie and children (l-r) Billy Lee, Betty, and Patricia June, c. 1932-1934, pose with a basket of gladiolas as they stand in front of the parsonage of the First Baptist Church of which… Continue Reading
Three men identified as Elvis Newton Eaton, Mr. Camerson, and Henry Crosby of Centerville seem to be hamming it up for the photographer, c. 1890s. The Shasta Historical Society library is open to the public and volunteers are available to… Continue Reading
A group of men stand outside Mullen’s Livery Stable, once located between Tehama and Shasta Streets, c. 1900. It was owned and operated by James Mullen and was Redding’s last livery stable. The Shasta Historical Society library is open to… Continue Reading
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