Week 6Week 6 Tahoe Natural Tahoe Natural

WondersWonders The Coming The Coming

of the of the Railroads Railroads

The Lure of The Lure of the Lake, the Lake, Health Health SeekersSeekers

A trip around A trip around Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe revealing the revealing the “Wonders.” Most “Wonders.” Most are described in are described in Tahoe history Tahoe history books as seen books as seen by Capt. Pomine by Capt. Pomine of the Steamer of the Steamer Tahoe.Tahoe.

Eagle R ock .

Frog Rock 31.

Fanny B ridge 35.

34. Big Chief33. Liberty Bell

Shakespeare ’s Rock 30.

25. Line up East Peak

24. 77 and 11

23. Lincoln ’s Face22. Pyram id Peak

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1. Barker Peak

2. Rabbit Peak

3. Twin Peaks4. Napoleon’s Hat

Frog Rock 5.Baby Chick Rock 6.

7. Four Loaves of Bread8. G ladiator

Old King C ole 9. 10. Stone SealOlder Man Profile 11. 12. Man Looking Toward Sky

Ow l 13.Balancing Rock 14.

Gorilla P rofile 17.Indian Profile 18.

M ount Tallac 20.

Angora Cat 21.

27. Round Hill26. Castle Rock

28.Cave Rock - Lady of the Lake29. Cave Rock - G orilla Profile

32. Bear C law

15 Fannette Island16. Emerald Bay S lide

19. Maggie’s Peak(s)

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

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Baby Chick RockBaby Chick Rock.

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GladiatorGladiator.

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Old King ColeOld King Cole.

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Stone SealStone Seal.

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GladiatorGladiator

Old King ColeOld King Cole

Stone SealStone Seal

Where is Where is the the

Gladiator,Gladiator,King Cole,King Cole,

Stone Stone Seal?Seal?

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Emerald Bay SlideEmerald Bay Slide What year did the Emerald Bay slide What 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 in The road around Emerald Bay was cut in

1913 as part of the Lincoln Highway.1913 as part of the Lincoln Highway.

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Studies – logarithmic progression in numbers and duration. 21 years of study.Chronology – August 1948 to September 28, 1969Reasons: 18 feet wide with 2 foot shoulders

23% exceed 6% grade. Six feet elevation change per hundred traveled.40 feet diameter turns 10 mphHighway closed 3 months per yearLand slide prone1964 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 morning In the morning

(8725 feet) each(8725 feet) each

Maggie’s Peak(s)Maggie’s Peak(s) Mid day.Mid day.

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Maggie’s Peak(s)Maggie’s Peak(s) At sunset.At sunset.

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Where is thecross?

Mt. Tallac in the Winter

Mt. Tallac in the Mt. 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 2004You 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

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Pyramid PeakPyramid Peak.

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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!

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Castle RockCastle Rock.

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What was Round Hill called before it What was Round Hill called before it was called Round Hill?was called Round Hill?

What was it call before it was called What was it call before it was called Round Mound?Round Mound?

Round HillRound Hill.

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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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Lady of the Lake Lady 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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Shakespeare’s RockShakespeare’s RockThe cameraThe cameraposition is inposition is inGlenbrookGlenbrooklooking south.looking south.

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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 Cheney 1882John Vance Cheney 1882

““No sooner had the steamer been made fast No 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 the rising precipitously some distance from the pier. "Can't you see it?" again and again asked pier. "Can't you see it?" again and again asked our guide, renewing his endeavor to dispel our our guide, renewing his endeavor to dispel our distressing stupidity. At length "it" appeared to distressing 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 with There, on the front of a bold cliff, graven with all the care of the best copies with which we are all the care of the best copies with which we are familiar, looked down upon us the face of familiar, looked down upon us the face of Shakespeare!” Shakespeare!” George Wharton James George Wharton James Lake of the SkyLake of the Sky pg pg 211 1915211 1915

Frog Rock Hwy 50 to Carson CityFrog Rock Hwy 50 to Carson City

Once this landmark is pointed out it Once 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 with Virginia City needed more water volume in 1873. The solution came with

a 12 inch diameter wrought iron pipe, acting as an inverted siphon, from a 12 inch diameter wrought iron pipe, acting as an inverted siphon, from Hobart Lake to Virginia City. Three years later a flume was added that Hobart Lake to Virginia City. Three years later a flume was added that started at Marlette Lake (7823 elevation), traveled North to Incline Village, started at Marlette Lake (7823 elevation), traveled North to Incline Village, through a 4000 tunnel to Hobart Lake. The flume leaked in four places for through a 4000 tunnel to Hobart Lake. The flume leaked in four places for many years causing the erosion now known as “Bear Claw.”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 is Liberty Bell is thought to be a thought to be a result of a fire on result 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 on Traveling toward Truckee on Highway 89, ½ mile North of Highway 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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You know you’re You know you’re a Tahoe Local if:a Tahoe Local if: You realize You realize

that washing that washing your car is a your car is a better better predictor for predictor for stormy stormy weather than weather than the National the National Weather Weather Service.Service.

The Coming of the Railroads Across the United The Coming of the Railroads Across the United StatesStates

Since California was granted statehood in Since California was granted statehood in 1850 there was in a fevered pitch to 1850 there was in a fevered pitch to connect the Atlantic to Pacific over land by connect the Atlantic to Pacific over land by railroad.railroad.

1862 by watching the number of Washoe 1862 by watching the number of Washoe Wagons (three wagons, 20 tons) leave Wagons (three wagons, 20 tons) leave Placerville the Central Pacific calculated Placerville the Central Pacific calculated that a transcontinental railroad would be that a transcontinental railroad would be very lucrative in passengers, trade and very lucrative in passengers, trade and freight hauling. California gold and freight hauling. California gold and Nevada silver needed equipment to Nevada 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. Landauer Landauer pg 120pg 120

US Railroad Decision 1862 US Railroad Decision 1862 Pacific Railway Act – 1862 signed by Pacific Railway Act – 1862 signed by

Abraham Lincoln.Abraham Lincoln. North was chosen because North was chosen because

construction started during the Civil construction started during the Civil War and the North had the votes in War and the North had the votes in the Congress.the Congress.

The North had the manufacturing The 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 in Central Pacific starting building in Sacramento east over the Sierra Sacramento east over the Sierra Nevada. Nevada.

Leland Stanford was governor of Leland Stanford was governor of California between 1862-1863.California between 1862-1863.

Union Pacific building to the west Union 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 Chief Theodore Judah, the Central Pacific’s Chief

Engineer. He surveyed potential routes and Engineer. He surveyed potential routes and lobbied Congress for government support.lobbied Congress for government support.

Judah met “Doc” Strong, a druggist in Dutch Flat, Judah met “Doc” Strong, a druggist in Dutch Flat, who showed him an essentially unbroken ridgeline who showed him an essentially unbroken ridgeline between the foothills and Emigrant Gap. That between the foothills and Emigrant Gap. That became the route of the Central Pacific railroad.became the route of the Central Pacific railroad.

““We have drawn the Elephant, now let us see if we We have drawn the Elephant, now let us see if we can harness him up.”can harness him up.”

Mistrusting his partners, he traveled to New York Mistrusting his partners, he traveled to New York to arrange financing to buy them out. to arrange financing to buy them out.

While crossing the isthmus at Panama, Judah While crossing the isthmus at Panama, Judah contracted Yellow fever and died on November 2, contracted Yellow fever and died on November 2, 1863. 1863.

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Railroad Land from US Land Railroad Land from US Land Grants - 1862Grants - 1862

1850 U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas 1850 U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas arranges a checkerboard compromise arranges a checkerboard compromise to create the first federal land grant to create the first federal land grant railroad, the Illinois Central. railroad, the Illinois Central.

Illinois Central Railroad used Abraham Illinois Central Railroad used Abraham Lincoln as their attorney.Lincoln as their attorney.

1862 President Lincoln signed the 1862 President Lincoln signed the largest of the railroad land grants into largest of the railroad land grants into law.law.

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Projected profitsProjected profits Upward of $13,000,000 in gold were estimated Upward of $13,000,000 in gold were estimated

to have been paid in a single year (1863) for to have been paid in a single year (1863) for team-freights, team-freights, one way only, one way only, across the Sierra across the Sierra Nevadas. Tahoe’s Carlo Guisseppi Celio was a Nevadas. Tahoe’s Carlo Guisseppi Celio was a teamster.teamster.

The Central Pacific Railroad Company projected The Central Pacific Railroad Company projected charging the maximum rates 10 cents per mile charging the maximum rates 10 cents per mile for passengers, and 15 cents per ton per mile for passengers, and 15 cents per ton per mile for freight.for freight.

In 1869, these railroad freight prices were less In 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 federal The railroad eventually received from the federal government a total of 11,588,000 acres in California government 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 Railroad The Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroad Companies were the original recipient of 24 million Companies were the original recipient of 24 million acres of land from the U.S. government under the acres of land from the U.S. government under the Railroad Land Grant Act of Congress of 1862... Over Railroad Land Grant Act of Congress of 1862... Over the years the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific the years the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad companies developed, traded and sold off railroad companies developed, traded and sold off millions of acres. Today, the current railroad company millions of acres. Today, the current railroad company operating in the original railroad right-of-way is Union operating in the original railroad right-of-way is Union Pacific Railroad Company which still owns original Pacific Railroad Company which still owns original grant lands in the western U.S grant lands in the western U.S www.landgrant.org

Today the largest private land owner in California is Today 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 Central Shaded 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 end of White workers would often hire on, ride to the end of track getting a freeloader rider to the gold mines.track getting a freeloader rider to the gold mines.

1865, construction superintendent Charles Crocker 1865, construction superintendent Charles Crocker tried Chinese workers. At the time, discrimination tried 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 army They (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 with Without them it would be impossible to go on with the work. I can assure you the Chinese are moving the work. I can assure you the Chinese are moving the earth and rock rapidly. They prove nearly equal the 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 PacificCentral Pacific

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

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In 1869 the Transcontinental Railroad Crossed In 1869 the Transcontinental Railroad Crossed the United States, Stopping in Reno.the United States, Stopping in Reno.

What was Truckee called before it was called What 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 their When the Central Pacific rails began their

ascent into the Sierra Foothills, Coburn’s Station ascent into the Sierra Foothills, Coburn’s Station was selected as the advance camp for the was selected as the advance camp for the railroad construction crews. railroad construction crews.

The settlement grew into a lumber town.The settlement grew into a lumber town.On April 12, 1868, the Nevada City Daily On April 12, 1868, the Nevada City Daily Transcript announced: “The name ‘Coburn’s Transcript announced: “The name ‘Coburn’s Station’ has been discarded by the people of Station’ 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 of 1865 William Sharon of the Bank of

California incorporated the VT.California incorporated the VT. 1869 the 16 mile line (took 21 miles 1869 the 16 mile line (took 21 miles

of rail) was started (6 months after of 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 Was If the Railroad Company Was Named Virginia Truckee Railroad Named Virginia Truckee Railroad

Why Did the Track Run From Reno Why Did the Track Run From Reno to Virginia City?to Virginia City?

Reno is built on the Truckee Reno is built on the Truckee Meadows.Meadows.

The name would make better The name would make better sense if it was called the sense if it was called the Virginia City - Truckee Virginia City - Truckee Meadows Railroad! Meadows Railroad!

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Virginia Truckee Virginia Truckee TrainsTrains

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V & T RailroadV & T Railroad The branch Virginia City to Carson The branch Virginia City to Carson

City and earned the name "The City and earned the name "The Crookedest Railroad" in the World! Crookedest Railroad" in the World!

The route made enough turns in a The route made enough turns in a trip to go around a circle seventeen trip 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 the counts the

number of number of leading wheels, then the , then the number of number of driving wheels, and finally , and finally the number of the number of trailing wheels, groups of , groups of numbers numbers being being separated by separated by dashes dashes

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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

Hobart Railroad

Hobart Railroad1875 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

1869 Virginia & Truckee R

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1903 Ward Creek Spur

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Lumber Railroad Trains in the Lumber Railroad Trains in the South ShoreSouth Shore

1872 Matthew Gardner leased timber rights on 1872 Matthew Gardner leased timber rights on the south shore. Camp Richardson to west side the 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 2-6-0 The 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 suspension but also found that their rather rigid suspension made them more prone to derailments than the made them more prone to derailments than the 4-4-0s of the day.4-4-0s of the day.

Stopped 1885 Stopped 1885 EB Scott Saga I pg 172 EB Scott Saga I pg 172

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D.L. Bliss the BeginningD.L. Bliss the Beginning

D.L. Bliss managed a small bank in D.L. Bliss managed a small bank in Gold Hill, Nevada near Virginia City was Gold 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 and Mr. Bliss was known as a honest and dependable man. dependable man.

The Bank of California needed a honest The Bank of California needed a honest front runner because it was known as front 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 San referring to the Bank of California's San Francisco headquarters. Francisco headquarters. http://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htmhttp://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htm

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D. L. BlissD. L. Bliss Bliss purchased Pray’s Meadow and mills. Bliss purchased Pray’s Meadow and mills. He eventually had control of fifty He eventually had control of fifty

thousand acres of forest in the Tahoe thousand acres of forest in the Tahoe area.area.

Taking what was profitable and selling to Taking 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 to The 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

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D. L. BlissD. L. Bliss Bliss, experienced a financial setback Bliss, experienced a financial setback

with the lumber and flume business. with the lumber and flume business. In 1875, Henry Yerington of the Virginia & In 1875, Henry Yerington of the Virginia &

Truckee became partners and formed the Truckee became partners and formed the Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co.. Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co.. http://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htmhttp://www.narrowgauge.net/page17.htm

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Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co.Co.

1875 two 2-6-0 locomotives were in 1875 two 2-6-0 locomotives were in use “Glenbrook” and “Tahoe.” use “Glenbrook” and “Tahoe.”

1878 two more trains were added 1878 two more trains were added later to care for the demand.later to care for the demand.

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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.

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Lumber Trains on the Switchback Lumber Trains on the Switchback Track in GlenbrookTrack in Glenbrook

1875 D.L Bliss Switch back track from the 1875 D.L Bliss Switch back track from the Glenbrook saw mills at lake level to the top Glenbrook saw mills at lake level to the top of Spooner’s Summit at the head of Clear of Spooner’s Summit at the head of Clear Creek Canyon. Creek Canyon.

Nine miles over ten trestles and through a Nine 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 floated The lumber would be unloaded and floated down the 12 mile V flume to Carson City down the 12 mile V flume to Carson City and the V & T Railroad on the way to and the V & T Railroad on the way to Virginia City.Virginia City.

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

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Spooner Spooner Summit Summit

“V” Flume “V” Flume

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

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Lumber Railroad Trains in the South Lumber Railroad Trains in the South Shore – Lake Valley RailroadShore – Lake Valley Railroad

1884 George Washington Chubbuck - Bijou 1884 George Washington Chubbuck - Bijou Pier to a mile across Trout Creek to Pier to a mile across Trout Creek to Meyers. Started with wooden rails pulled Meyers. Started with wooden rails pulled by oxen.by oxen.

Later “Old Morsby” a locomotive Later “Old Morsby” a locomotive (purchased from the Sutro Tunnel) traveled (purchased from the Sutro Tunnel) traveled 8 miles per hour on wood rails. 8 miles per hour on wood rails. EB Scott EB Scott 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 steel who replaced the wooden rail with steel rail.rail.

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

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In Bijou Park across Al Tahoe Blvd In Bijou Park across Al Tahoe Blvd from LTCCfrom LTCC

Log railroad ties

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Lake Valley Railroad Lake Valley Railroad Bijou to MeyersBijou to Meyers

1887 - 1898 D.L. Bliss “1887 - 1898 D.L. Bliss “Lake Valley Lake Valley RailroadRailroad.” On the lake end a ½ mile .” On the lake end a ½ mile pier was built to dump logs into Lake pier was built to dump logs into Lake Tahoe. Tahoe.

10 ton locomotive “Santa Cruz” from 10 ton locomotive “Santa Cruz” from Santa Cruz - Fenton RR and borrowed Santa Cruz - Fenton RR and borrowed other locomotives from Glenbrook.other locomotives from Glenbrook.

The tracks at maximum were 11½ The tracks at maximum were 11½ miles. miles. Greuner, Lorene Greuner, Lorene Lake Valley’s Past, a guide to Lake 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 or 16 Horses Hauling Logs to the Lake or Mills Before TrainsMills Before Trains

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

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Incline VillageIncline Village In 1873, Walter Scott Hobart had In 1873, Walter Scott Hobart had

established the established the Sierra Nevada Wood Sierra 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 but By 1897, Incline Village was nothing but stripped forest land.stripped forest land.

Now it is some of the most expensive land Now it is some of the most expensive land in our area!! Some say the name should in our area!! Some say the name should be changed to Income Village.be changed to Income Village.

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Wood and Lumbar Wood and Lumbar CompanyCompany built the built the Great Tramline 1,600 Great Tramline 1,600 feet straight up the feet straight up the mountain incline. mountain incline.

The business stopped The business stopped in 1897.in 1897.

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D. L. Bliss Lake Tahoe Railway & D. L. Bliss Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Co. Transportation Co.

In the late 1880's D. L. Bliss began In the late 1880's D. L. Bliss began plans that would eventually result in plans that would eventually result in the the 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 transport supplies 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 Tahoe Railroad from Truckee to Tahoe CityCity

1899 D.L. Bliss started 1899 D.L. Bliss started Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe Railroad and Transportation CompanyRailroad and Transportation Company Narrow Gauge – through the Truckee River Narrow Gauge – through the Truckee River Canyon using the old lumber trains.Canyon using the old lumber trains.

1926 the rails were replaced using 1926 the rails were replaced using standard gauge – and added Pullman standard gauge – and added Pullman cars!!cars!!

Later the Southern Pacific acquired the Later the Southern Pacific acquired the line.line.

The last train from Truckee to Tahoe City The last train from Truckee to Tahoe City was 1942.was 1942.

The rail was pulled up and used for WWII The rail was pulled up and used for WWII purposes. purposes. Laundauer pg 126Laundauer pg 126

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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

Hobart Railroad

Hobart Railroad1875 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

1869 Virginia & Truckee R

ailroad- 1938

“V” Flumes

1903 Ward Creek Spur

Failed Attempts to Building Trains to South Failed Attempts to Building Trains to South Shore Lake TahoeShore Lake Tahoe

1906 Sacramento to Tahoe 1906 Sacramento to Tahoe Interurban Electric CompanyInterurban Electric Company

1911 Sacramento to South Lake 1911 Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe. No results.Tahoe. No results.

1970’s there was a train with a mile 1970’s there was a train with a mile track going down Trout Creek passing track going down Trout Creek passing Squaw Rock.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 Rail San Francisco and Washoe Rail Road Map 1865Road Map 1865

Strawberry to Fallen Leaf Lake TunnelStrawberry to Fallen Leaf Lake Tunnel

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The Lure of the Lake, Health The Lure of the Lake, Health SeekersSeekers

““Where on the globe will you find Where on the globe will you find anything approaching this? The air is anything approaching this? The air is like crystal under the blue sky. The like crystal under the blue sky. The climate is perfect: the people climate is perfect: the people generous. There’s not another place generous. There’s not another place like it.” Author unknown.like it.” Author unknown.

First Tourism VisitorsFirst Tourism Visitors Get away from the Virginia City and Get away from the Virginia City and

Sacramento summer heat.Sacramento summer heat. One degree Fahrenheit decrease for One degree Fahrenheit decrease for

every 300 feet elevation.every 300 feet elevation.

Chief Early (1900) Resorts Chief Early (1900) Resorts

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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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Stateline prior to 1899

Mineral Springs in Tahoe AreaMineral Springs in Tahoe Area 1870 Campbell’s Hot Springs. Originally the only way to 1870 Campbell’s Hot Springs. Originally the only way to

get to the establishment was by boat. By 1874 stage get to the establishment was by boat. By 1874 stage line from Tahoe City line from Tahoe City Landauer pg 132 Landauer pg 132 In 1900 Brockway Hot In 1900 Brockway Hot Springs (Frank Brockway Alverson) 75 guests. 1920’s Springs (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 – soon 1871 Dr. Bourne’s Hygenienic Establishment – soon called Carnelian Springs Sanatoria. 1880 called Carnelian Springs Sanatoria. 1880 Flick Brothers acquired property and fished Flick Brothers acquired property and fished commercially.commercially.

1863 Glen Alpine Springs or Gilmore’s Soda Springs 1863 Glen Alpine Springs or Gilmore’s Soda Springs carbonated mineral water– 1907 Fallen Leaf Lake carbonated 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. North 1888 J P Scotts built Deer Park Springs Hotel. North

ShoreShore

Health Centers Mineral/Hot Springs Health Centers Mineral/Hot Springs

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1886 Rubicon Springs1886 Rubicon Springs

1870 Campbell's -Brockway Springs

1871 Dr. Bourne’s 1871 Dr. Bourne’s Hygenenic Establishment – Hygenenic Establishment – soon called Carnelian soon called Carnelian Springs SanitariaSprings Sanitaria

1888 J P Scotts 1888 J P Scotts built Deer Park built Deer Park Springs HotelSprings Hotel

Tallac PointTallac Point 1873 Yank Clement (former owner of 1873 Yank Clement (former owner of

Yank’s Station), Clement’s Tallac Point Yank’s Station), Clement’s Tallac Point House. 45 guests. Cabins, store, a livery House. 45 guests. Cabins, store, a livery stable and a dance floor that was mounted stable and a dance floor that was mounted on springs. on springs. Landauer pg 134Landauer pg 134 In 1887 moved and In 1887 moved and built the Cascade House. built the Cascade House.

1873 Lucky Baldwin – started to purchase 1873 Lucky Baldwin – started to purchase property adjacent to Clement’s Tallac Point property adjacent to Clement’s Tallac Point House and eventually purchased the Tallac House and eventually purchased the Tallac Point House and used it first as a hotel Point House and used it first as a hotel then office and built a separate new Tallac then office and built a separate new Tallac House. House.

Tallac House. Tallac House.

1890 renovation to the Tallac House 150 1890 renovation to the Tallac House 150 guests, horse back riding, fishing hikes to guests, 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 courts walkways lawns for croquet, tennis courts boat docks, polo field, archery fields.boat docks, polo field, archery fields.

The finest resort on the Lake, formal dining The finest resort on the Lake, formal dining Virginia Orchestra was hired for the Virginia 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, or Like a swanky San Francisco Hotel, or

fashionable hotel in Europe. “Saratoga of fashionable hotel in Europe. “Saratoga of the Pacific.”the Pacific.”

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TallacTallac 1896 “If you take the evening sleeper from 1896 “If you take the evening sleeper from

Oakland you’ll arrive at Tallac at noon the Oakland you’ll arrive at Tallac at noon the following day with an appetite and good following day with an appetite and good spirits.” spirits.”

Oakland – Truckee – Tahoe City – Tahoe Oakland – Truckee – Tahoe City – Tahoe Steamer – Tallac House.Steamer – Tallac House.

1901 Tallac Casino. Dance Floor, bowling 1901 Tallac Casino. Dance Floor, bowling alley and gambling. Gambling was illegal alley and gambling. Gambling was illegal but the law was not enforced. Bowling but the law was not enforced. Bowling alley in the basement.alley in the basement.

Tahoe CityTahoe City 1898 D.L. Bliss moved from Glenbrook to 1898 D.L. Bliss moved from Glenbrook to

Tahoe City. Brought four houses from Tahoe City. Brought four houses from Glenbrook on barges. Glenbrook on barges.

1900 Lake Tahoe Railway and 1900 Lake Tahoe Railway and Transportation Company Truckee to Tahoe Transportation Company Truckee to Tahoe City (included City (included Steamer TahoeSteamer Tahoe).).

1901 Bliss built the Tahoe Tavern.1901 Bliss built the Tahoe Tavern. Now Bliss owned the railroad, Tahoe Now Bliss owned the railroad, Tahoe

Tavern and the Steamer Tahoe.Tavern and the Steamer Tahoe.

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Tahoe City’s Tahoe TavernTahoe City’s Tahoe Tavern Built in 1901 the luxury hotel was to rival Built in 1901 the luxury hotel was to rival

Europe and America’s best. Europe and America’s best. Designed by DL Bliss’ (fourth of five children) Designed by DL Bliss’ (fourth of five children)

MIT graduate Walter Danforth Bliss with MIT graduate Walter Danforth Bliss with partner William Faville. They also designed partner William Faville. They also designed Crocker’s Union Square Crocker’s Union Square St. Francis HotelSt. Francis Hotel in in San Francisco. San Francisco.

Three nights from Chicago or one night from Three nights from Chicago or one night from San Francisco.San Francisco.

Laundry, steam plant, water system, bowling Laundry, steam plant, water system, bowling alley, casino, ball room (became a movie alley, casino, ball room (became a movie theater in 1920), shuffle board, and barber theater 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.”

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architecture was used in the redevelopment on architecture was used in the redevelopment on the California side of Stateline.the California side of Stateline.

The CampsThe Camps Stanford Sierra Camp - Falling Leaf Stanford Sierra Camp - Falling Leaf

LakeLake Camp Sacramento - Twin BridgesCamp Sacramento - Twin Bridges Berkeley Camp - Echo SummitBerkeley Camp - Echo Summit Camp Concord – past Camp Camp Concord – past Camp

RichardsonRichardson Camp Galilee- Episcopal Church Camp Galilee- Episcopal Church Zephyr Point Presbyterian Camp Zephyr Point Presbyterian Camp

GroundsGrounds

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graduated in Stanford’s second class. He built the graduated in Stanford’s second class. He built the Aggissies Camp for Boy’s. Later the parents were Aggissies Camp for Boy’s. Later the parents were invited to camp. invited to camp.

1953 Harriet (Fritzy) Price-Craven (class of '23) was 1953 Harriet (Fritzy) Price-Craven (class of '23) was operating the Fallen Leaf Lodge, what is now known as operating the Fallen Leaf Lodge, what is now known as the Old Lodge, and offered to set aside a portion of her the 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 quickly Stanford Summer Camp at Fallen Leaf Lodge quickly became popular – over 1,300 Stanford alumni, family became 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 Leaf Bill (Fritzy was Bill’s mom) grew up in the Fallen Leaf Lake.Lake.

In 1960 Stanford Alumni Association purchased In 1960 Stanford Alumni Association purchased property from Fritzy.property from Fritzy.

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Lake Tahoe1922 - 1930 City of Berkeley In the early years campers ate in the original dining hall.http://www.cityofberkeley.info/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 ConcordCamp Concord Camp Concord - City of Camp Concord - City of

Concord Parks and Recreation Concord Parks and Recreation Department. In 1967 it took Department. In 1967 it took 40 civic groups, private 40 civic groups, private businesses, schools and businesses, schools and individuals to establish Camp individuals to establish Camp Concord. Concord.

One group of citizens who One group of citizens who work for the betterment of work for the betterment of Camp Concord is Friends of Camp Concord is Friends of Camp Concord. Most of the Camp Concord. Most of the members are Family Campers members are Family Campers who pay a fee to join the who pay a fee to join the organization. organization. http://www.ci.concord.ca.us/about/indehttp://www.ci.concord.ca.us/about/index.htmx.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 or What was the most useful or

meaningful thing you learned during meaningful thing you learned during this session?this session?

What question(s) remain upper-most What 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