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Chimney Beach
There is a beach on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, a wonderful beach. This beach started off life with no name, became Elephant Beach and morphed into Chimney Beach. And, yes, this beach has a fascinating history directly connected … Continue reading
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Tagged Caretaker's Cottage, Chimney Beach, Elephant Beach, George Whittell, Lake Tahoe, Mingo the Elephant, National Register of Historic Places, Native American Stonemasons, Nevada State Parks, Thunderbird Lodge, Unites States Forest Service, Woodside California
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X Marks the Spot
Historical Marker, definition: A historical marker is a permanent, publicly displayed plaque or sign (usually metal, stone, or wood) that commemorates, identifies, or interprets significant people, places, events, or sites. These markers are generally located near roads or on buildings … Continue reading
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Tagged 1964 Nevada's Centennial, Carson City, Comstock Lode, E. Clampus Vitus, Empire and Carson River Mills, Gold Canyon, Gold Hill, Historical Society of Alpine County, Julia C. Bulette Marker, Louse Town Historic Marker, National Register of Historic Places, Native American Stonemasons, Nevada Centennial Commission, Nevada Historical Marker #1, Nevada Historical Marker No. 41, Pony Express Mail Service, Pony Express Remount HIstorical Marker, Randall Wungnema, State Historic Preservation Office, Virginia City Johnstown Historical Marker, Virginia City Red Light District Marker No. 37, Woodfords California, Wungnema Family
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RIP, Pierre Robert
This fall, we were invited by Pierre Robert to visit with him at his beautiful house at Lake Tahoe. Moon Dune House was built by the area’s Native American stonemasons and Pierre was passionate about the house. Pierre was especially … Continue reading
Moon Dune House – Part 2
It was one of those perfect autumn days in Nevada – not too hot not too cold with just a hint of breeze. A lot of activity was taking place this Saturday. People were heading to the candy dance in … Continue reading
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Tagged Carson City, Earn While You Learn, Ernest Wungnema, Federal Archives, Frederick Snyder, Genoa, Hansel & Gretel Cottage, Lake Tahoe, Moon Dune Beach, Moon Dune House, National Register of Historic Places, Native American Stonemasons, Sky Blue Waters Motel, Stewart Indian School, Street Vibrations
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