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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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Woodfords, California
Sometime in 2017, we were on a mission to buy lottery tickets. So, off to the general store in Woodfords, California we headed. After making our purchase, we noticed an overgrown, muddy road to the north of the store. … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Carson City, Ernest Wungnema, General Store, Griel Ranch, Moon Dune House, Native American Stonemasons, Prohibition, Red Rock Dental, Stewart Indian School, Stewart Vernacular style of stone masonry, Thunderbird Lodge, Washoe Valley, Woodfords
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Thunderbird Lodge, Lake Tahoe
The impact of Nevada’s Native American stonemasons reaches far beyond Nevada’s borders. We daresay it might be international! Look to the Thunderbird Lodge (the Lodge) on the east shore of Lake Tahoe That is where we see the true scope … Continue reading