Class 6 slideshare tahoe natural wonders coming of railroad and lure of the lake 2015

Week 6Week 6
 Tahoe NaturalTahoe Natural
WondersWonders
 The ComingThe Coming
of theof the
RailroadsRailroads
 The Lure ofThe Lure of
the Lake,the Lake,
HealthHealth
SeekersSeekers

 A trip aroundA trip around
Lake TahoeLake Tahoe
revealing therevealing the
“Wonders.” Most“Wonders.” Most
are described inare described in
Tahoe historyTahoe history
books as seenbooks as seen
by Capt. Pomineby Capt. Pomine
of the Steamerof the Steamer
Tahoe.Tahoe.
E a g le R o c k .
F r o g R o c k 3 1 .
F a n n y B r id g e 3 5 .
3 4 . B ig C h ie f
3 3 . L ib e r t y B e ll
S h a k e s p e a r e ’s R o c k 3 0 .
2 5 . L in e u p E a s t P e a k
2 4 . 7 7 a n d 1 1
2 3 . L in c o ln ’s F a c e
2 2 . P y r a m id P e a k
.
S o u t h
L a k e T a h o e
ToSacramento
oSanFrancisco
ToTruckee
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C ity
T a h o e
C i t y
8 98 9
8 9
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N a t u r a l W o n d e r s
1 . B a r k e r P e a k
2 . R a b b it P e a k
3 . T w in P e a k s
4 . N a p o le o n ’s H a t
F r o g R o c k 5 .
B a b y C h ic k R o c k 6 .
7 . F o u r L o a v e s o f B r e a d
8 . G la d ia to r
O ld K in g C o le 9 . 1 0 . S t o n e S e a l
O ld e r M a n P r o f ile 1 1 . 1 2 . M a n L o o k in g T o w a r d S k y
O w l 1 3 .
B a la n c in g R o c k 1 4 .
G o r illa P r o file 1 7 .
I n d ia n P r o f ile 1 8 .
M o u n t T a lla c 2 0 .
A n g o r a C a t 2 1 .
2 7 . R o u n d H ill
2 6 . C a s tle R o c k
2 8 . C a v e R o c k - L a d y o f t h e L a k e
2 9 . C a v e R o c k - G o r illa P r o f ile
3 2 . B e a r C la w
1 5 F a n n e t te I s la n d
1 6 . E m e r a ld B a y S lid e
1 9 . M a g g ie ’s P e a k ( s )

The Truckee to Tahoe City TrainThe Truckee to Tahoe City Train
and the Steamer Tahoeand the Steamer Tahoe

Frog RockFrog Rock
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
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Baby Chick RockBaby Chick Rock
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
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2 8
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5 0
2 0 7
L a k e T a h o e

.
T o
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
5 0
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GladiatorGladiator
.
T o
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
5 0
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Old King ColeOld King Cole
.
T o
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
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5 0
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Stone SealStone Seal
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T o
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8 9
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 GladiatorGladiator
 Old King ColeOld King Cole
 Stone SealStone Seal
Where isWhere is
thethe
Gladiator,Gladiator,
King Cole,King Cole,
StoneStone
Seal?Seal?
.
T o
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T o
C a rs o n
C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
5 0
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Emerald Bay SlideEmerald Bay Slide
 What year did the Emerald Bay slideWhat year did the Emerald Bay slide
occur?occur?
 December 25, 1955December 25, 1955
 Maybe an El Nino year?Maybe an El Nino year?
 The road around Emerald Bay was cut inThe road around Emerald Bay was cut in
1913 as part of the Lincoln Highway.1913 as part of the Lincoln Highway.
.
T o
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T o
C a rs o n
C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
5 0
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Studies – logarithmic progression in numbers and duration. 21 years
of study.
Chronology – August 1948 to September 28, 1969
Reasons:
18 feet wide with 2 foot shoulders
23% exceed 6% grade. Six feet elevation change per hundred
traveled.
40 feet diameter turns 10 mph
Highway closed 3 months per year
Land slide prone
1964 study Tahoe Basin population projections: by 2000 500,000
permanent residences. Actually 2007 about 65,000 permanent
residences.
1969 Emerald Bay became National Natural Landmark- NPS/ Dept of
Interior and is maintained by the California Park Service

Maggie’s Peak(s)Maggie’s Peak(s)
 In the morningIn the morning
 (8725 feet) each(8725 feet) each

 Mid day.Mid day.
.
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
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 At sunset.At sunset.
.
T o
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
5 0
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L a k e T a h o e

.
T o
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T o
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8 98 9
8 9
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Where is the
cross?
Mt. Tallac in the Winter

Mt. Tallac in theMt. Tallac in the
FallFall
 (9785 feet)(9785 feet)
 The moon again!The moon again!

Mt Tallac - cross with very little snowMt Tallac - cross with very little snow

Drought Year October 2004Drought Year October 2004
You can see the shadows that cover the snow most of the year.You can see the shadows that cover the snow most of the year.

Pyramid PeakPyramid Peak
IHOP
.
T o
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T o
C a rs o n
C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
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Pyramid PeakPyramid Peak
.
T o
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
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Where is the 77 and 11?Where is the 77 and 11?
 7777
 1111
 Don’t forget the airplane!Don’t forget the airplane!
.
T o
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
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Castle RockCastle Rock
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
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What was Round Hill called before itWhat was Round Hill called before it
was called Round Hill?was called Round Hill?
What was it call before it was calledWhat was it call before it was called
Round Mound?Round Mound?
Round HillRound Hill
.
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C ity
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Cave RockCave Rock
 The first tunnel was completed 1931The first tunnel was completed 1931
 The second tunnel was completed 1957 (now east bound)The second tunnel was completed 1957 (now east bound)
.
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T o
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C ity
8 98 9
8 9
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Lady of the LakeLady of the Lake (Camera pointing South)(Camera pointing South)
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Gorilla ProfileGorilla ProfileCan you find
the ambitious
Cave Rock
climber?
.
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C ity
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Shakespeare’s RockShakespeare’s RockThe cameraThe camera
position is inposition is in
GlenbrookGlenbrook
looking south.looking south.
.
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C ity
8 98 9
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Shakespeare’s Rock (zoom)Shakespeare’s Rock (zoom)

Shakespeare RockShakespeare Rock

““The Celebrated Shakespeare Rock”The Celebrated Shakespeare Rock” John Vance CheneyJohn Vance Cheney
18821882
 ““No sooner had the steamer been made fastNo sooner had the steamer been made fast
than a ledge of rocks was pointed out to us,than a ledge of rocks was pointed out to us,
rising precipitously some distance from therising precipitously some distance from the
pier. "Can't you see it?" again and again askedpier. "Can't you see it?" again and again asked
our guide, renewing his endeavor to dispel ourour guide, renewing his endeavor to dispel our
distressing stupidity. At length "it" appeared todistressing stupidity. At length "it" appeared to
us, and we stood mute with astonishment.us, and we stood mute with astonishment.
There, on the front of a bold cliff, graven withThere, on the front of a bold cliff, graven with
all the care of the best copies with which weall the care of the best copies with which we
are familiar, looked down upon us the face ofare familiar, looked down upon us the face of
Shakespeare!”Shakespeare!” George Wharton JamesGeorge Wharton James Lake of the SkyLake of the Sky pgpg
211 1915211 1915

Frog Rock Hwy 50 to Carson CityFrog Rock Hwy 50 to Carson City
 Once this landmark is pointed out itOnce this landmark is pointed out it
will remain a sighting forevermore.will remain a sighting forevermore.
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Bear ClawBear Claw
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Bear ClawBear Claw
 Water supply system for Virginia City.Water supply system for Virginia City.
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Water System for Virginia City, NevadaWater System for Virginia City, Nevada
 Virginia City needed more water volume in 1873. The solution came withVirginia City needed more water volume in 1873. The solution came with
a 12 inch diameter wrought iron pipe, acting as an inverted siphon, froma 12 inch diameter wrought iron pipe, acting as an inverted siphon, from
Hobart Lake to Virginia City. Three years later a flume was added thatHobart Lake to Virginia City. Three years later a flume was added that
started at Marlette Lake (7823 elevation), traveled North to Inclinestarted at Marlette Lake (7823 elevation), traveled North to Incline
Village, through a 4000 tunnel to Hobart Lake. The flume leaked in fourVillage, through a 4000 tunnel to Hobart Lake. The flume leaked in four
places for many years causing the erosion now known as “Bear Claw.”places for many years causing the erosion now known as “Bear Claw.”
Marlette
Lake
Bear Claw
Incline Village

Liberty Bell on North ShoreLiberty Bell on North Shore
 Liberty Bell isLiberty Bell is
thought to be athought to be a
result of a fire onresult of a fire on
the North Shore.the North Shore.
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Liberty BellLiberty Bell
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Indian ChiefIndian Chief
 Traveling toward Truckee onTraveling toward Truckee on
Highway 89, ½ mile North ofHighway 89, ½ mile North of
the Squaw Valley entrance.the Squaw Valley entrance.
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Fanny Bridge in TruckeeFanny Bridge in Truckee
 A good way to end the program!!A good way to end the program!!
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C ity
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You know you’reYou know you’re
a Tahoe Local if:a Tahoe Local if: You realizeYou realize
that washingthat washing
your car is ayour car is a
betterbetter
predictor forpredictor for
stormystormy
weather thanweather than
the Nationalthe National
WeatherWeather
Service.Service.

The Coming of the Railroads Across the UnitedThe Coming of the Railroads Across the United
StatesStates
 Since California was granted statehood inSince California was granted statehood in
1850 there was in a fevered pitch to1850 there was in a fevered pitch to
connect the Atlantic to Pacific over land byconnect the Atlantic to Pacific over land by
railroad.railroad.
 1862 by watching the number of Washoe1862 by watching the number of Washoe
Wagons (three wagons, 20 tons) leaveWagons (three wagons, 20 tons) leave
Placerville the Central Pacific calculatedPlacerville the Central Pacific calculated
that a transcontinental railroad would bethat a transcontinental railroad would be
very lucrative in passengers, trade andvery lucrative in passengers, trade and
freight hauling. California gold andfreight hauling. California gold and
Nevada silver needed equipment toNevada silver needed equipment to
continue the mining progress.continue the mining progress.
 A rail station could make a city rich.A rail station could make a city rich. LandauerLandauer
pg 120pg 120

US Railroad Decision 1862US Railroad Decision 1862
 Pacific Railway Act – 1862 signed byPacific Railway Act – 1862 signed by
Abraham Lincoln.Abraham Lincoln.
 North was chosen becauseNorth was chosen because
construction started during the Civilconstruction started during the Civil
War and the North had the votes inWar and the North had the votes in
the Congress.the Congress.
 The North had the manufacturingThe North had the manufacturing
and the money to build the track.and the money to build the track.

Contract Winners 1862Contract Winners 1862
 Central Pacific starting building inCentral Pacific starting building in
Sacramento east over the SierraSacramento east over the Sierra
Nevada.Nevada.
 Leland Stanford was governor ofLeland Stanford was governor of
California between 1862-1863.California between 1862-1863.
 Union Pacific building to the westUnion Pacific building to the west
started in Omaha, Nebraska July 1,started in Omaha, Nebraska July 1,
1862.1862.

Theodore JudahTheodore Judah
 Theodore Judah, the Central Pacific’s ChiefTheodore Judah, the Central Pacific’s Chief
Engineer. He surveyed potential routes andEngineer. He surveyed potential routes and
lobbied Congress for government support.lobbied Congress for government support.
 Judah met “Doc” Strong, a druggist in DutchJudah met “Doc” Strong, a druggist in Dutch
Flat, who showed him an essentially unbrokenFlat, who showed him an essentially unbroken
ridgeline between the foothills and Emigrantridgeline between the foothills and Emigrant
Gap. That became the route of the CentralGap. That became the route of the Central
Pacific railroad.Pacific railroad.
 ““We have drawn the Elephant, now let us see ifWe have drawn the Elephant, now let us see if
we can harness him up.”we can harness him up.”
 Mistrusting his partners, he traveled to NewMistrusting his partners, he traveled to New
York to arrange financing to buy them out.York to arrange financing to buy them out.
 While crossing the isthmus at Panama, JudahWhile crossing the isthmus at Panama, Judah
contracted Yellow fever and died on Novembercontracted Yellow fever and died on November
2, 1863.2, 1863.

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Railroad Land from US LandRailroad Land from US Land
Grants - 1862Grants - 1862
 1850 U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas1850 U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas
arranges a checkerboard compromisearranges a checkerboard compromise
to create the first federal land grantto create the first federal land grant
railroad, the Illinois Central.railroad, the Illinois Central.
 Illinois Central Railroad used AbrahamIllinois Central Railroad used Abraham
Lincoln as their attorney.Lincoln as their attorney.
 1862 President Lincoln signed the1862 President Lincoln signed the
largest of the railroad land grants intolargest of the railroad land grants into
law.law.

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Projected profitsProjected profits
 Upward of $13,000,000 in gold were estimatedUpward of $13,000,000 in gold were estimated
to have been paid in a single year (1863) forto have been paid in a single year (1863) for
team-freights,team-freights, one way only,one way only, across the Sierraacross the Sierra
Nevadas. Tahoe’s Carlo Guisseppi Celio was aNevadas. Tahoe’s Carlo Guisseppi Celio was a
teamster.teamster.
 The Central Pacific Railroad Company projectedThe Central Pacific Railroad Company projected
charging the maximum rates-10 cents per milecharging the maximum rates-10 cents per mile
for passengers, and 15 cents per ton per milefor passengers, and 15 cents per ton per mile
for freight.for freight.
 In 1869, these railroad freight prices were lessIn 1869, these railroad freight prices were less
than one third what was paid for wagon freight.than one third what was paid for wagon freight.
http://cprr.org/Museum/Bond_Adv_CPRR_1867.htmlhttp://cprr.org/Museum/Bond_Adv_CPRR_1867.html

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 The railroad eventually received from the federalThe railroad eventually received from the federal
government a total of 11,588,000 acres in Californiagovernment a total of 11,588,000 acres in California
about 11½% of the entire land area of the state.about 11½% of the entire land area of the state.
www.californiahistory.netwww.californiahistory.net
 The Central Pacific and Southern Pacific RailroadThe Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroad
Companies were the original recipient of 24 millionCompanies were the original recipient of 24 million
acres of land from the U.S. government under theacres of land from the U.S. government under the
Railroad Land Grant Act of Congress of 1862... OverRailroad Land Grant Act of Congress of 1862... Over
the years the Central Pacific and Southern Pacificthe years the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific
railroad companies developed, traded and sold offrailroad companies developed, traded and sold off
millions of acres. Today, the current railroad companymillions of acres. Today, the current railroad company
operating in the original railroad right-of-way is Unionoperating in the original railroad right-of-way is Union
Pacific Railroad Company which still owns originalPacific Railroad Company which still owns original
grant lands in the western U.Sgrant lands in the western U.S www.landgrant.orgwww.landgrant.org
 Today the largest private land owner in California isToday the largest private land owner in California is
Sierra Pacific Lumber 1,300,000 acres.Sierra Pacific Lumber 1,300,000 acres.
Railroad Private Land OwnershipRailroad Private Land Ownership

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Central Pacific 1924 Land MapCentral Pacific 1924 Land Map
Shaded portion is CentralShaded portion is Central
Pacific rail road landPacific rail road land

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Chinese Workers - ExceptionalChinese Workers - Exceptional
 Labor and finances were the biggest problems.Labor and finances were the biggest problems.
White workers would often hire on, ride to the endWhite workers would often hire on, ride to the end
of track getting a freeloader rider to the gold mines.of track getting a freeloader rider to the gold mines.
 1865, construction superintendent Charles Crocker1865, construction superintendent Charles Crocker
tried Chinese workers. At the time, discriminationtried Chinese workers. At the time, discrimination
against Chinese was rampant in California.against Chinese was rampant in California.
“Crocker’s Pets.” (Migrant workers still help)“Crocker’s Pets.” (Migrant workers still help)
 ““They (the Chinese workers) were a great armyThey (the Chinese workers) were a great army
laying siege to nature in her strongest citadel.”laying siege to nature in her strongest citadel.”
 Without them it would be impossible to go on withWithout them it would be impossible to go on with
the work. I can assure you the Chinese are movingthe work. I can assure you the Chinese are moving
the earth and rock rapidly. They prove nearly equalthe earth and rock rapidly. They prove nearly equal
to white men in the amount of labor they perform,to white men in the amount of labor they perform,
and are far more reliable.and are far more reliable. – E. B. Crocker, 1867– E. B. Crocker, 1867

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Chinese WorkersChinese Workers
“They (the Chinese) built the Great Wall of
China and invented gunpowder didn’t they” -
Crocker

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Over the Donner SummitOver the Donner Summit
 September 1867.September 1867.
 Met the Union Pacific at Promontory,Met the Union Pacific at Promontory,
Utah July 22, 1869.Utah July 22, 1869.

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Promontory, UtahPromontory, Utah
Union Pacific
Central Pacific

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Promontory, Utah July 22, 1869Promontory, Utah July 22, 1869

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In 1869 the Transcontinental Railroad CrossedIn 1869 the Transcontinental Railroad Crossed
the United States, Stopping in Reno.the United States, Stopping in Reno.
 What was Truckee called before it was calledWhat was Truckee called before it was called
Truckee?Truckee?
 Gray’s Toll station then Coburn’s StationGray’s Toll station then Coburn’s Station
 When the Central Pacific rails began theirWhen the Central Pacific rails began their
ascent into the Sierra Foothills, Coburn’sascent into the Sierra Foothills, Coburn’s
Station was selected as the advance camp forStation was selected as the advance camp for
the railroad construction crews.the railroad construction crews.
 The settlement grew into a lumber town.The settlement grew into a lumber town.
On April 12, 1868, the Nevada City DailyOn April 12, 1868, the Nevada City Daily
Transcript announced: “The name ‘Coburn’sTranscript announced: “The name ‘Coburn’s
Station’ has been discarded by the people ofStation’ has been discarded by the people of
that town and it is now called ‘Truckee.’that town and it is now called ‘Truckee.’

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Virginia Truckee RailroadVirginia Truckee Railroad
 1865 William Sharon of the Bank of1865 William Sharon of the Bank of
California incorporated the VT.California incorporated the VT.
 1869 the 16 mile line (took 21 miles1869 the 16 mile line (took 21 miles
of rail) was started (6 months afterof rail) was started (6 months after
the Central Pacific was completed).the Central Pacific was completed).
 Based in Carson City.Based in Carson City.
 1875 started passenger service.1875 started passenger service.
 Ran to July 1938.Ran to July 1938.

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If the Railroad Company WasIf the Railroad Company Was
Named Virginia Truckee RailroadNamed Virginia Truckee Railroad
Why Did the Track Run From RenoWhy Did the Track Run From Reno
to Virginia City?to Virginia City?
 Reno is built on the TruckeeReno is built on the Truckee
Meadows.Meadows.
 The name would make betterThe name would make better
sense if it was called thesense if it was called the
Virginia City - TruckeeVirginia City - Truckee
Meadows Railroad!Meadows Railroad!

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Virginia TruckeeVirginia Truckee
TrainsTrains

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V & T RailroadV & T Railroad
 The branch Virginia City to CarsonThe branch Virginia City to Carson
City and earned the name "TheCity and earned the name "The
Crookedest Railroad" in the World!Crookedest Railroad" in the World!
 The route made enough turns in aThe route made enough turns in a
trip to go around a circle seventeentrip to go around a circle seventeen
times!times!
 It also went through six tunnels.It also went through six tunnels.
 All this in sixteen miles.All this in sixteen miles.

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Whyte's systemWhyte's system
 counts thecounts the
number ofnumber of
leading wheelsleading wheels
, then the, then the
number ofnumber of
driving wheelsdriving wheels
, and finally, and finally
the number ofthe number of
trailing wheelstrailing wheels
, groups of, groups of
numbers beingnumbers being
separated byseparated by
dashesdashes

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#12 Genoa VT Railroad#12 Genoa VT Railroad

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Tahoe Based Railroad TrainsTahoe Based Railroad Trains

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1899 Bliss Truckee
to Tahoe Railroad
-1942
Lake Tahoe
Railroad and
Transportation
Company
1878 Incline
Village Railway
Hobart – Marlette
-1897
Sierra Nevada
Wood and
Lumber Company
HobartRailroad
HobartRailroad
1875 D. L. Bliss
Glenbrook to
Spooner Summit
Railroad -1898
Carson & Tahoe
Lumber &
Fluming Co.
1884 Chubbuck/1888 Bliss
Bijou to Meyers -1898
Lake Valley Railroad
1872 Mathew Gardner – 1885
Camp Richardson to
Sawmill Pond Railroad
1869Virginia&TruckeeRailroad-1938
“V”
Flumes
1903 Ward
Creek Spur

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Lumber Railroad Trains in theLumber Railroad Trains in the
South ShoreSouth Shore
 1872 Matthew Gardner leased timber rights on1872 Matthew Gardner leased timber rights on
the south shore. Camp Richardson to west sidethe south shore. Camp Richardson to west side
of Lake Valley.of Lake Valley.
 Bought V & T number two engine Ormsby a “2-Bought V & T number two engine Ormsby a “2-
6-0 Mugol” and nine flat cars.6-0 Mugol” and nine flat cars.
 The railroads that used these first 2-6-0The railroads that used these first 2-6-0
examples noted their increased pulling power,examples noted their increased pulling power,
but also found that their rather rigid suspensionbut also found that their rather rigid suspension
made them more prone to derailments than themade them more prone to derailments than the
4-4-0s of the day.4-4-0s of the day.
 Stopped 1885Stopped 1885 EB Scott Saga I pg 172EB Scott Saga I pg 172

7777
D.L. Bliss the BeginningD.L. Bliss the Beginning
 D.L. Bliss managed a small bank inD.L. Bliss managed a small bank in
Gold Hill, Nevada near Virginia City wasGold Hill, Nevada near Virginia City was
taken over by the Bank of California.taken over by the Bank of California.
 Mr. Bliss was known as a honest andMr. Bliss was known as a honest and
dependable man.dependable man.
 The Bank of California needed a honestThe Bank of California needed a honest
front runner because it was known asfront runner because it was known as
the "Bank Ring" or "Ralston's Ring,"the "Bank Ring" or "Ralston's Ring,"
referring to the Bank of California's Sanreferring to the Bank of California's San
Francisco headquarters.Francisco headquarters.
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7878
D. L. BlissD. L. Bliss
 Bliss purchased Pray’s Meadow and mills.Bliss purchased Pray’s Meadow and mills.
 He eventually had control of fiftyHe eventually had control of fifty
thousand acres of forest in the Tahoethousand acres of forest in the Tahoe
area.area.
 Taking what was profitable and selling toTaking what was profitable and selling to
purchase the next tree property.purchase the next tree property.
 He connected the log booms, railroad,He connected the log booms, railroad,
sawmills and flume.sawmills and flume.
 The flume would then send the lumber toThe flume would then send the lumber to
the Carson Valley and be loaded on V. &the Carson Valley and be loaded on V. &
T.T. http://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htmhttp://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htm

Tripod Log Loaders/UnloadersTripod Log Loaders/Unloaders

8080
Pray’s MillsPray’s Mills

8181
Glenbrook MillsGlenbrook Mills

8282
D. L. BlissD. L. Bliss
 Bliss, experienced a financial setbackBliss, experienced a financial setback
with the lumber and flume business.with the lumber and flume business.
 In 1875, Henry Yerington of the VirginiaIn 1875, Henry Yerington of the Virginia
& Truckee became partners and formed& Truckee became partners and formed
the Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Flumingthe Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming
Co..Co.. http://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htmhttp://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htm

8383
Carson & Tahoe Lumber & FlumingCarson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming
Co.Co.
 1875 two 2-6-0 locomotives were in1875 two 2-6-0 locomotives were in
use “Glenbrook” and “Tahoe.”use “Glenbrook” and “Tahoe.”
 1878 two more trains were added1878 two more trains were added
later to care for the demand.later to care for the demand.

8484
Engine #1 “Glenbrook”Engine #1 “Glenbrook”
One trip from Lake Tahoe to Spooner
Summit would take a full load of wood
to tender the boiler.

8585
Lumber Trains on the SwitchbackLumber Trains on the Switchback
Track in GlenbrookTrack in Glenbrook
 1875 D.L Bliss Switch back track from the1875 D.L Bliss Switch back track from the
Glenbrook saw mills at lake level to theGlenbrook saw mills at lake level to the
top of Spooner’s Summit at the head oftop of Spooner’s Summit at the head of
Clear Creek Canyon.Clear Creek Canyon.
 Nine miles over ten trestles and through aNine miles over ten trestles and through a
270 foot long tunnel on the top.270 foot long tunnel on the top.
 The lumber would be unloaded and floatedThe lumber would be unloaded and floated
down the 12 mile V flume to Carson Citydown the 12 mile V flume to Carson City
and the V & T Railroad on the way toand the V & T Railroad on the way to
Virginia City.Virginia City.

8686
Kings Canyon
Road
Clear Creek
Canyon Road
Current
highway 50
Spooner
Summit
FlumeTunnel

8787Glenbrook Switchback tracksGlenbrook Switchback tracks
CarsonandTahoeLumberandFluming
Co.
Tunnel

On the way to Spooner SummitOn the way to Spooner Summit
switchbacksswitchbacks

9090
SpoonerSpooner
SummitSummit
“V” Flume“V” Flume

““V” Flume down Clear CreekV” Flume down Clear Creek
Canyon (Current Highway 50)Canyon (Current Highway 50)

9393
Carson City Clear Creek CanyonCarson City Clear Creek Canyon

9494
Lumber Railroad Trains in the SouthLumber Railroad Trains in the South
Shore – Lake Valley RailroadShore – Lake Valley Railroad
 1884 George Washington Chubbuck -1884 George Washington Chubbuck -
Bijou Pier to a mile across Trout Creek toBijou Pier to a mile across Trout Creek to
Meyers. Started with wooden rails pulledMeyers. Started with wooden rails pulled
by oxen.by oxen.
 Later “Old Morsby” a locomotiveLater “Old Morsby” a locomotive
(purchased from the Sutro Tunnel)(purchased from the Sutro Tunnel)
traveled 8 miles per hour on wood rails.traveled 8 miles per hour on wood rails. EBEB
ScottScott Saga IISaga II pg 23pg 23
 In 1888 Chubbuck sold out to D.L. Bliss.In 1888 Chubbuck sold out to D.L. Bliss.
who replaced the wooden rail with steelwho replaced the wooden rail with steel
rail.rail.

9595
Morsby: 8 Miles Per Hour onMorsby: 8 Miles Per Hour on
Wooden Track RailsWooden Track Rails

9696
In Bijou Park across Al Tahoe BlvdIn Bijou Park across Al Tahoe Blvd
from LTCCfrom LTCC
Log railroad ties
Newer steel 1888 rails

9797
Lake Valley RailroadLake Valley Railroad Bijou to MeyersBijou to Meyers
 1887 - 1898 D.L. Bliss “1887 - 1898 D.L. Bliss “Lake ValleyLake Valley
RailroadRailroad.” On the lake end a ½ mile.” On the lake end a ½ mile
pier was built to dump logs into Lakepier was built to dump logs into Lake
Tahoe.Tahoe.
 10 ton locomotive “Santa Cruz” from10 ton locomotive “Santa Cruz” from
Santa Cruz - Fenton RR andSanta Cruz - Fenton RR and
borrowed other locomotives fromborrowed other locomotives from
Glenbrook.Glenbrook.
 The tracks at maximum were 11½The tracks at maximum were 11½
miles.miles. Greuner, LoreneGreuner, Lorene Lake Valley’s Past, a guide toLake Valley’s Past, a guide to
twenty historical sites at Tahoe south shoretwenty historical sites at Tahoe south shore, South Lake, South Lake
Tahoe Historical Society 1971 page 15Tahoe Historical Society 1971 page 15

16 Horses Hauling Logs to the Lake or16 Horses Hauling Logs to the Lake or
Mills Before TrainsMills Before Trains

Ox Teams Hauling Logs on a SpurOx Teams Hauling Logs on a Spur
Track to the Lake or MillsTrack to the Lake or Mills

101101
Carson & Tahoe Lumber & FlumingCarson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming
Company Engine #3 a 2-6-0Company Engine #3 a 2-6-0

102102
Incline VillageIncline Village
 In 1873, Walter Scott Hobart hadIn 1873, Walter Scott Hobart had
established theestablished the Sierra Nevada WoodSierra Nevada Wood
and Lumber Co.and Lumber Co.
 In 1878 he had completed a steam-In 1878 he had completed a steam-
powered sawmill near Incline Village.powered sawmill near Incline Village.
 By 1897, Incline Village was nothing butBy 1897, Incline Village was nothing but
stripped forest land.stripped forest land.
 Now it is some of the most expensive landNow it is some of the most expensive land
in our area!! Some say the name shouldin our area!! Some say the name should
be changed to Income Village.be changed to Income Village.

103103
Incline Village TrainsIncline Village Trains
 Sierra NevadaSierra Nevada
Wood and LumbarWood and Lumbar
CompanyCompany built thebuilt the
Great Tramline 1,600Great Tramline 1,600
feet straight up thefeet straight up the
mountain incline.mountain incline.
 The business stoppedThe business stopped
in 1897.in 1897.

105105
Hobart’s TrainHobart’s Train

106106
Hobart’s RailroadHobart’s Railroad

107107
D. L. Bliss Lake Tahoe Railway &D. L. Bliss Lake Tahoe Railway &
Transportation Co.Transportation Co.
 In the late 1880's D. L. Bliss beganIn the late 1880's D. L. Bliss began
plans that would eventually result inplans that would eventually result in
thethe Lake Tahoe Railway &Lake Tahoe Railway &
Transportation Co.Transportation Co.
 Tahoe’s North shore for lumber,Tahoe’s North shore for lumber,
supplies and passenger transportsupplies and passenger transport
from Truckee to Tahoe City.from Truckee to Tahoe City.
http://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htmhttp://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htm

Railroad from Truckee to TahoeRailroad from Truckee to Tahoe
CityCity
 1899 D.L. Bliss started1899 D.L. Bliss started Lake TahoeLake Tahoe
Railroad and Transportation CompanyRailroad and Transportation Company
Narrow Gauge – through the Truckee RiverNarrow Gauge – through the Truckee River
Canyon using the old lumber trains.Canyon using the old lumber trains.
 1926 the rails were replaced using1926 the rails were replaced using
standard gauge – and added Pullmanstandard gauge – and added Pullman
cars!!cars!!
 Later the Southern Pacific acquired theLater the Southern Pacific acquired the
line.line.
 The last train from Truckee to Tahoe CityThe last train from Truckee to Tahoe City
was 1942.was 1942.
 The rail was pulled up and used for WWIIThe rail was pulled up and used for WWII
purposes.purposes. Laundauer pg 126Laundauer pg 126

109109
Lake Tahoe Railroad and Transportation Co. Number 5 a 4-4-0 going to Tahoe City,
waits at Truckee in this undated photo. It appears to be from ca.1907.

Failed Attempts to Building Trains to SouthFailed Attempts to Building Trains to South
Shore Lake TahoeShore Lake Tahoe
 1906 Sacramento to Tahoe1906 Sacramento to Tahoe
Interurban Electric CompanyInterurban Electric Company
 1911 Sacramento to South Lake1911 Sacramento to South Lake
Tahoe. No results.Tahoe. No results.
 1970’s there was a train with a mile1970’s there was a train with a mile
track going down Trout Creektrack going down Trout Creek
passing Squaw Rock.passing Squaw Rock.

Daily Alta CaliforniaDaily Alta California, Volume 16,, Volume 16,
Number 5308, 14 September 1864Number 5308, 14 September 1864
“The survey of the Placerville and Washoe Railroad,
via Johnson's Pass, was today completed to the
Stateline.”
“We are informed that a line with very favorable
grading has been found. Report in full will soon be
published.”
But it was not built. Map Note: This would have been
the route for the proposed 1860 San Francisco &
Washoe Railroad (Chief Engineer F. A. Bishop),
including, a 4-mile tunnel to come out near North
Upper Truckee.

San Francisco and Washoe RailSan Francisco and Washoe Rail
Road Map 1865Road Map 1865
 Strawberry to Fallen Leaf Lake TunnelStrawberry to Fallen Leaf Lake Tunnel
116116

The Lure of the Lake, HealthThe Lure of the Lake, Health
SeekersSeekers
 ““Where on the globe will you findWhere on the globe will you find
anything approaching this? The air isanything approaching this? The air is
like crystal under the blue sky. Thelike crystal under the blue sky. The
climate is perfect: the peopleclimate is perfect: the people
generous. There’s not another placegenerous. There’s not another place
like it.” Author unknown.like it.” Author unknown.

First Tourism VisitorsFirst Tourism Visitors
 Get away from the Virginia City andGet away from the Virginia City and
Sacramento summer heat.Sacramento summer heat.
 One degree Fahrenheit decrease forOne degree Fahrenheit decrease for
every 300 feet elevation.every 300 feet elevation.

Chief Early (1900) ResortsChief Early (1900) Resorts
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McKinneys
Emerald
Bay
Tallac
Hotel
Rowlands
Hotel
Bijou
Glenbrook
Carneilan
Bay
Brockway
Springs
Tahoe City

Resort Changing Hands Over the YearsResort Changing Hands Over the Years
.
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1863 McKinney’s
1869 added 20 cabins
1875 Club house, bar and a boathouse
1883 Hotel and 13 cottages
1890 Hunters home at Sugar Pine Point
1893 to 1919 Murphy brothers ran the resort
1897 “The owners bought the forty-year–old
Glenbrook Inn and transported the wood and
rebuilt as a hotel.” Laundauer pg 130
1920 bought by Dave Chambers now known
as Chambers Lodge.

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Glenbrook InnGlenbrook Inn
Shakespeare's
Rock

125125
The last survey alignment of the Stateline
on the south shore was in 1899. That
survey moved the Stateline East 2000 feet
from Lakeside House (old Lapham’s Hotel
“Y” at Stateline). Saga I pg 227

126126
Lapham’s
Stateline
prior to 1899

Mineral Springs in Tahoe AreaMineral Springs in Tahoe Area
 1870 Campbell’s Hot Springs. Originally the only way to1870 Campbell’s Hot Springs. Originally the only way to
get to the establishment was by boat. By 1874 stageget to the establishment was by boat. By 1874 stage
line from Tahoe Cityline from Tahoe City Landauer pg 132Landauer pg 132 In 1900 Brockway HotIn 1900 Brockway Hot
Springs (Frank Brockway Alverson) 75 guests. 1920’sSprings (Frank Brockway Alverson) 75 guests. 1920’s
dinning room, casino, a golf course.dinning room, casino, a golf course.
 1871 Dr. Bourne’s Hygenienic Establishment – soon1871 Dr. Bourne’s Hygenienic Establishment – soon
called Carnelian Springs Sanatoria. 1880called Carnelian Springs Sanatoria. 1880
Flick Brothers acquired property and fishedFlick Brothers acquired property and fished
commercially.commercially.
 1863 Glen Alpine Springs or Gilmore’s Soda Springs1863 Glen Alpine Springs or Gilmore’s Soda Springs
carbonated mineral water– 1907 Fallen Leaf Lakecarbonated mineral water– 1907 Fallen Leaf Lake
Lodge.Lodge.
 1886 Rubicon Springs. Mc Kinney Bay1886 Rubicon Springs. Mc Kinney Bay
 1888 J P Scotts built Deer Park Springs Hotel. North1888 J P Scotts built Deer Park Springs Hotel. North
ShoreShore

Health Centers Mineral/Hot SpringsHealth Centers Mineral/Hot Springs
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Discovered 1863 Glen Alpine SpringsDiscovered 1863 Glen Alpine Springs
built resort in 1884 (past Fallen Leafbuilt resort in 1884 (past Fallen Leaf
Lake Lodge)Lake Lodge)
1886 Rubicon Springs1886 Rubicon Springs
1870 Campbell's
-Brockway Springs
1871 Dr. Bourne’s1871 Dr. Bourne’s
Hygenenic Establishment –Hygenenic Establishment –
soon called Carneliansoon called Carnelian
Springs SanitariaSprings Sanitaria
1888 J P Scotts1888 J P Scotts
built Deer Parkbuilt Deer Park
Springs HotelSprings Hotel

Tallac PointTallac Point
 1873 Yank Clement (former owner of1873 Yank Clement (former owner of
Yank’s Station), Clement’s Tallac PointYank’s Station), Clement’s Tallac Point
House. 45 guests. Cabins, store, a liveryHouse. 45 guests. Cabins, store, a livery
stable and a dance floor that was mountedstable and a dance floor that was mounted
on springs.on springs. Landauer pg 134Landauer pg 134 In 1887 movedIn 1887 moved
and built the Cascade House.and built the Cascade House.
 1873 Lucky Baldwin – started to purchase1873 Lucky Baldwin – started to purchase
property adjacent to Clement’s Tallac Pointproperty adjacent to Clement’s Tallac Point
House and eventually purchased the TallacHouse and eventually purchased the Tallac
Point House and used it first as a hotelPoint House and used it first as a hotel
then office and built a separate new Tallacthen office and built a separate new Tallac
House.House.

Tallac House.Tallac House.
 1890 renovation to the Tallac House 1501890 renovation to the Tallac House 150
guests, horse back riding, fishing hikes toguests, horse back riding, fishing hikes to
Fallen Leaf and Glen Alpine or Mt Tallac.Fallen Leaf and Glen Alpine or Mt Tallac.
 Telegraph, post office guest cottages,Telegraph, post office guest cottages,
walkways lawns for croquet, tennis courtswalkways lawns for croquet, tennis courts
boat docks, polo field, archery fields.boat docks, polo field, archery fields.
 The finest resort on the Lake, formal diningThe finest resort on the Lake, formal dining
Virginia Orchestra was hired for theVirginia Orchestra was hired for the
summer. Glen Alpine springs near by.summer. Glen Alpine springs near by.
 1899 more cottages and a stable.1899 more cottages and a stable.
 Like a swanky San Francisco Hotel, orLike a swanky San Francisco Hotel, or
fashionable hotel in Europe. “Saratoga offashionable hotel in Europe. “Saratoga of
the Pacific.”the Pacific.”

131131
Tallac Casino PierTallac Casino Pier

TallacTallac
 1896 “If you take the evening sleeper1896 “If you take the evening sleeper
from Oakland you’ll arrive at Tallac at noonfrom Oakland you’ll arrive at Tallac at noon
the following day with an appetite andthe following day with an appetite and
good spirits.”good spirits.”
 Oakland – Truckee – Tahoe City – TahoeOakland – Truckee – Tahoe City – Tahoe
Steamer – Tallac House.Steamer – Tallac House.
 1901 Tallac Casino. Dance Floor, bowling1901 Tallac Casino. Dance Floor, bowling
alley and gambling. Gambling was illegalalley and gambling. Gambling was illegal
but the law was not enforced. Bowlingbut the law was not enforced. Bowling
alley in the basement.alley in the basement.

Tahoe CityTahoe City
 1898 D.L. Bliss moved from Glenbrook to1898 D.L. Bliss moved from Glenbrook to
Tahoe City. Brought four houses fromTahoe City. Brought four houses from
Glenbrook on barges.Glenbrook on barges.
 1900 Lake Tahoe Railway and1900 Lake Tahoe Railway and
Transportation Company Truckee to TahoeTransportation Company Truckee to Tahoe
City (includedCity (included Steamer TahoeSteamer Tahoe).).
 1901 Bliss built the Tahoe Tavern.1901 Bliss built the Tahoe Tavern.
 Now Bliss owned the railroad, TahoeNow Bliss owned the railroad, Tahoe
Tavern and the Steamer Tahoe.Tavern and the Steamer Tahoe.

134134
Floating homesFloating homes

Tahoe City’s Tahoe TavernTahoe City’s Tahoe Tavern
 Built in 1901 the luxury hotel was to rivalBuilt in 1901 the luxury hotel was to rival
Europe and America’s best.Europe and America’s best.
 Designed by DL Bliss’ (fourth of fiveDesigned by DL Bliss’ (fourth of five
children) MIT graduate Walter Danforth Blisschildren) MIT graduate Walter Danforth Bliss
with partner William Faville. They alsowith partner William Faville. They also
designed Crocker’s Union Squaredesigned Crocker’s Union Square St. FrancisSt. Francis
HotelHotel in San Francisco.in San Francisco.
 Three nights from Chicago or one night fromThree nights from Chicago or one night from
San Francisco.San Francisco.
 Laundry, steam plant, water system, bowlingLaundry, steam plant, water system, bowling
alley, casino, ball room (became a moviealley, casino, ball room (became a movie
theater in 1920), shuffle board, and barbertheater in 1920), shuffle board, and barber
shop. Sailing, fishing, rowing, hiking,shop. Sailing, fishing, rowing, hiking,
horseback riding.horseback riding.
 1964 “Farewell party to the Tavern.”1964 “Farewell party to the Tavern.”

Tahoe TavernTahoe Tavern
 Tahoe Tavern (Walter Danforth Bliss)Tahoe Tavern (Walter Danforth Bliss)
architecture was used in the redevelopment onarchitecture was used in the redevelopment on
the California side of Stateline.the California side of Stateline.

The CampsThe Camps
 Stanford Sierra Camp - Falling LeafStanford Sierra Camp - Falling Leaf
LakeLake
 Camp Sacramento - Twin BridgesCamp Sacramento - Twin Bridges
 Berkeley Camp - Echo SummitBerkeley Camp - Echo Summit
 Camp Concord – past CampCamp Concord – past Camp
RichardsonRichardson
 Camp Galilee- Episcopal ChurchCamp Galilee- Episcopal Church
 Zephyr Point Presbyterian CampZephyr Point Presbyterian Camp
GroundsGrounds

140140
Stanford Camp HistoryStanford Camp History
 1896 William Price – Stanford engineering professor,1896 William Price – Stanford engineering professor,
graduated in Stanford’s second class. He built thegraduated in Stanford’s second class. He built the
Aggissies Camp for Boy’s. Later the parents wereAggissies Camp for Boy’s. Later the parents were
invited to camp.invited to camp.
 1953 Harriet (Fritzy) Price-Craven (class of '23) was1953 Harriet (Fritzy) Price-Craven (class of '23) was
operating the Fallen Leaf Lodge, what is now known asoperating the Fallen Leaf Lodge, what is now known as
the Old Lodge, and offered to set aside a portion of herthe Old Lodge, and offered to set aside a portion of her
summer bookings as "camp" time.summer bookings as "camp" time.
 Stanford Summer Camp at Fallen Leaf Lodge quicklyStanford Summer Camp at Fallen Leaf Lodge quickly
became popular – over 1,300 Stanford alumni, familybecame popular – over 1,300 Stanford alumni, family
members and other guests attend each year.members and other guests attend each year.
 Bill (Fritzy was Bill’s mom) grew up in the Fallen LeafBill (Fritzy was Bill’s mom) grew up in the Fallen Leaf
Lake.Lake.
 In 1960 Stanford Alumni Association purchasedIn 1960 Stanford Alumni Association purchased
property from Fritzy.property from Fritzy.

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Camp Sacramento offers
eight mini camps (4
days/3 nights) and four
week-long (6 days/5
nights) vacation
sessions during its 2006
Family Camp season. 3
meals a day. 2006 was
the 86th year of Family
Camping Adventures.

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1922 - 1930
City of Berkeley In
the early years
campers ate in the
original dining hall.
http://www.cityofberkeley.i
nfo/camps/echocamp.html

1907 the original building was
built in Goldfield, Nevada
Goldfield is located
approximately 26 miles south
of Tonopah on US Highway
95. From 1903 to 1910
Goldfield was the largest city
in Nevada. 1947 the church
building was dismantled and
moved Lake Tahoe.
The cornerstone of the
Goldfield church was placed in
the southeast corner of the
reconstructed sanctuary,
which was completed in 1948.
St. John's Episcopal
Church has been the
centerpiece of Galilee
since 1948. .
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Camp GalileeCamp Galilee

Camp ConcordCamp Concord
 Camp Concord - City ofCamp Concord - City of
Concord Parks and RecreationConcord Parks and Recreation
Department. In 1967 it tookDepartment. In 1967 it took
40 civic groups, private40 civic groups, private
businesses, schools andbusinesses, schools and
individuals to establish Campindividuals to establish Camp
Concord.Concord.
 One group of citizens whoOne group of citizens who
work for the betterment ofwork for the betterment of
Camp Concord is Friends ofCamp Concord is Friends of
Camp Concord. Most of theCamp Concord. Most of the
members are Family Campersmembers are Family Campers
who pay a fee to join thewho pay a fee to join the
organization.organization.
http://www.ci.concord.ca.us/about/indhttp://www.ci.concord.ca.us/about/ind
ex.htmex.htm
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"The Comstock Lodge," which served as a
base for the 1924 youth conference.
The name "Zephyr Point" would not
become official until 1930.
To start each person drew a number, and
he/she selected the lot of his/her choice.
The lease was for ten years, stipulated
there would be "no squatters" rights, as all
lots pass into the hands of Synod in 1935.

One Minute ReviewOne Minute Review
 What was the most useful orWhat was the most useful or
meaningful thing you learned duringmeaningful thing you learned during
this session?this session?
 What question(s) remain upper-mostWhat question(s) remain upper-most
in your mind as we end this session?in your mind as we end this session?

SummarySummary Natural Wonders
 The Coming of the
Railroads
 The Lure of the Lake
– mineral springs
and camps
 Next week #7
 Tahoe Fish
 Tahoe Trivia
 Baldwin Estate
 Summer Farming
 Automobiles and
Highways

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