Bijou Pier...ski boats getting ready to go.
Dog Pier...Harley relaxing in front of Pope Estate.
This is the Pope Estate built in 1894. This area was a thriving area for the rich in the late 1800's through the 1920's. Many of the cabins are still here & are now furnished like they were during that time. You can take a self (or guided) tour to see the elaborate estates & charming cabins. Harley & I did much of the self-walking tour this morning. Lucky Baldwin established a resort here in 1890 & wealthy folks came from San Francisco & Virginia City to do exactly what we do today; boat, fish, swim, hike, lawn games & picnics (no mountain biking). :-). It was 1907 when Al Richardson opened his more affordable resort which attracted everyday people. Camp Richardson is still hopping today with summer campers & adventurers.
Great photo from that time!
This is Dextra Balwin. She was the granddaughter of Lucky Baldwin. She was sporty; racing speed boats on Lake Tahoe and she loved to dress up.
This is Ethel Vernon. She & her husband had their honeymoon on Lake Tahoe in 1911. They rowed the 72 miles around the lake in a double rowboat, camping along the way. She has written several books (one about her honeymoon). For the next 46 years she lived at Lake Tahoe. She was into hiking with her loyal dog, Sky Boy (see photo) and she loved photography.
A famous photo from Lake Tahoe. It's a painted mural on a South Lake Tahoe building.
This was very interesting...Tahoe has been a haven for the rich and famous for years...I know you enjoy your time there.
ReplyDeleteEach summer we enjoy learning a little more about Lake Tahoe & it's history. The historical area of Tallac is well taken care of and the local volunteers do a wonderful job of restoring the buildings & bringing interesting events for summer visitors to enjoy.
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