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Ehrman Mansion
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Hwy. 89, 10 miles S. of Tahoe City
Tahoma, CA
Phone: (530) 525-7982
Built in 1903, the rustic but grand, wood-panelled,
three-storied house was equipped with the very best
utility systems, and was surrounded by carefully
planted trees, lawns and flowerbeds. Today, the house,
a fascinating example of the " opulent" tradition in
Tahoe summer homes, serves as a house museum, complete
with furnishings.
Located in:
Sugar Pine Point State Park
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Gatekeeper's Cabin Museum
130 W. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145-6141
Phone: (530) 583-1762
Situated on the south bank of the Truckee river - Lake
Tahoe's only outlet, the original cabin, built in
1909, served as the home of the resident gatekeeper,
whose duties included the measuring and regulation of
Tahoe's water level. After the original cabin was
destroyed by fire in 1978, the current Gatekeeper's
cabin museum was hand carved from Lodgepole Pines on
the same foundation. The museum features the history
of Lake Tahoe, natural history displays and an
exquisite basket collection. Open from mid-May to
mid-October.
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Images of Lake Tahoe
University of Nevada
Reno, NV
Online photographic images of Lake Tahoe representing
a wide range of topics, activities, geographical
regions, and time periods. See the Lake through the
eyes of its early explorers and residents. Enjoy the
first aerial views of the region.
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Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 541-5458
Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum possesses the
area's most comprehensive collections of early photos,
pioneer implements, and Washoe Indian basketry as well
as a fine model of the historic S.S. Tahoe and the
basin's oldest erect building. Open Tuesday -
Saturday, from 10am-4pm.
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Tahoe Classic Yacht
Located on the grounds
of Pope and Valhalla Estates, adjacent to Camp
Richardson
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 544-2307
Unique Maritime museum highlighting the rich history
of Tahoe's past. Exhibiting large and small
watercraft, and a variety of antique engines. See how
visitors traveled the waters before there were
adequate roads. Currently restoring the Quich Cha
Kiddin a 38' cruiser built in 1921.
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Tallac Historic Site
Located on Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles N of the
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 541-5227
Former site of the 100-year-old Tallac Resort. In its
days of glory, the resort included two large hotels, a
casino, and numerous annexes and out-buildings.
Nowadays, the site is home to Valhalla community
events center and its annual Valhalla Festival of Arts
and Music. Exhibits on the Baldwin family-the former
proprietors of the Tallac Hotel, and on the Washoe
Indian Tribe can be seen at the Tallac (Baldwin)
Museum located also within the site.
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Thunderbird Lodge
5 miles south of Incline Village
Incline Village, NV
Tollfree: (800) GO-TAHOE
The Thunderbird Lodge is one of the best examples of a
great residential estate on Lake Tahoe. Built in 1939,
it was designed to blend harmoniously with its
surroundings. Tours are available by reservation only.
Visitors must be shuttled to the lodge from the
Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitor's Center. For more
information please visit our website or call
1-800-GO-TAHOE.
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Vikingsholm Castle
Emerald Bay State Park
P.O. Box 266
Tahoma, CA 96142
Tollfree: (800) 777-0369
Phone: (530) 525-7277
Considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian
architecture in North America, Vikingsholm castle sits
on the shore of Emerald Bay with astonishing views of
Lake Tahoe. Built in 1929, according to the wish of
Lora J. Knight, a wealthy Chicago widow who purchased
this then-isolated site and had it constructed into a
Norse fortress from 800 A.D, Vikingsholm represents
unique blend of art and history.
Located in:
D.L. Bliss and Emerald
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