A look into the past
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A look into the past
So one of the photos that I have for reference for my delivery car is this one with some guys standing next to a Ford delivery car with the rear doors open. The name E. Lauer & Sons is visible on the side of the car. If you look closely there is the wording Alturas on the bag that is setting on the road. I did a google search for E. Lauer & Sons and found the building located in Alturas CA. Mr. Lauer owned ranches on which he grew grains, such as wheat and alfalfa. In 1879, he built a flour mill, where he ground his own wheat and sold it as “Lauer’s Best Flour" which is somewhat visible on the bag on the ground. Here's a few photos of the building past and present
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Re: A look into the past
I've driven past that building many, many times. The front of it has a shingled mansard-style canopy thing, probably glued on in the 1970s.
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Re: A look into the past
Awesome pics Mike. They sure knew how to build a building back then. Look how it stood the test of time as well as the great architecture. Gorgeous building. Today's buildings are lucky to last 50-70 years.
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Re: A look into the past
I love the old architecture from the early days. There was so much attention to detail and they made it look awesome!
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Re: A look into the past
That's awesome Dan!Dan Haynes wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:36 amI've driven past that building many, many times. The front of it has a shingled mansard-style canopy thing, probably glued on in the 1970s.
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Re: A look into the past
I've been by the building many times on Flourenoy tours, and didn't even notice it!
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Re: A look into the past
It's on the left when you're coming into town, Larry. The old hotel is on the other side of the street down the block.
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Re: A look into the past
I should have been more specific, when coming into town from the south end, as if you're coming from Likely.
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