Historic photo of two miners Courtesy Bernita Tickner collection. Joaquin Miller, who lived at Humbug during the 1850s, described a day in the life of a miner: "Now the smoke from the low chimneys of the log cabins began to rise and curl through the cool, clear air on every hand, and the miners to come out at the low doors; great hairy, bearded, six foot giants, hatless, and half-dressed. They … [Read more...] about Gold Mining – Part 2 of 2
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Gold Mining – Part 1 of 2
Historic Photo of City of Old Shasta, including the Empire Hotel and the Court House. Photo courtesy Gail Jenner Collection. As with the rest of California, it was the great Gold Rush of 1849 that opened the doors to Siskiyou County. Harry L. Wells, in HISTORY OF SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, credits the first mining in this region to Lindsay Applegate who traveled south from Jacksonville, … [Read more...] about Gold Mining – Part 1 of 2
On the Road to Shangri-La Part 3 of 3
Photo of the Jackson Museum by Bob Pasero. Those who know me will tell you that I’ve never met a museum I didn’t like. Yet, there are some museums that rise to a “higher level.” Today we will take one final look at James Helton’s Shangri-La, or, Weaverville if you prefer, and we will visit one such museum. Come along as we get On The Road to Shangri-La…one last time. Weaverville was a very … [Read more...] about On the Road to Shangri-La Part 3 of 3
Tailholt Plaque
Historic Photo of Tailholt Plaque Courtesy E Clampus Vitus Humbug Chapter No. 73. By the early eighties Humbug Chapter core membership had changed hands from members living near the Fort Jones area to Yreka. By the time this plaque was erected Yreka members had taken the helm and began placing more plaques in and around towns located where they lived. The Tailholt plaque was erected at the … [Read more...] about Tailholt Plaque
Early Industries – from 1928
Historic Photo of Weed Lumber Company courtesy Gail Jenner Collection. From the January 3, 1928 issue of THE SISKIYOU TIMES, an article entitled OUTLOOK FOR SISKIYOU IN 1928 EXCEEDINGLY BRIGHT IN ALL THE DIFFERENT INDSUTRIES…..caught my attention. One of the most important projects listed for the upcoming year was the completion of the Montague Conservation District. Under its umbrella, thousands … [Read more...] about Early Industries – from 1928
On the Road to Shangri-La Part 2 of 3
Photo of interior of the Joss House in Weaverville, California by Bob Pasero. In “Part I” we looked at the history of Weaverville, author James Hilton’s “Shangri-La.” Today we will look at the various cultures that coexisted here during the gold rush and why it is unique in gold rush history. We will also examine factors that led to the monumental influx of “foreigners” to California. So, let’s … [Read more...] about On the Road to Shangri-La Part 2 of 3