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Last week # 6 We LearnedLast week # 6 We Learned
 Tahoe NaturalTahoe Natural
Wonders, RailroadsWonders, Railroads
and Lure of the Lakeand Lure of the Lake
 This week #7This week #7
 Tahoe Fish
 Tahoe Trivia
 Summer Farming
Dairy
 Automobiles and
Highways
 Tahoe’s Airfields

Quiz QuestionQuiz Question
 Describe one ofDescribe one of
the five railroadsthe five railroads
in the Tahoein the Tahoe
basin. Includebasin. Include
name, yearname, year
started andstarted and
location.location.
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1899 Bliss Truckee to
Tahoe Railroad -1942
Then the 1903 Ward
Creek Spur
Lake Tahoe Railroad
and Transportation
Company
1878 Incline Village
Railway Hobart –
Marlette -1897
Sierra Nevada Wood
and Lumbar Company
1875 D. L. Bliss
Glenbrook to Spooner
Summit Railroad -1898
Carson-Tahoe Lumber
& Fluming Co.
1884 Chubbuck/Bliss
Bijou to Meyers -1898
Lake Valley Railroad
1872 Mathew Gardner
Camp Richardson to
Sawmill Railroad - 1885

You know you’reYou know you’re
a Tahoe Local if:a Tahoe Local if:
You enjoyYou enjoy
the fact youthe fact you
can see atcan see at
least 12least 12
people youpeople you
know whenknow when
you go to theyou go to the
grocerygrocery
store.store.

Tahoe FishTahoe Fish
LAKE TROUT OR
MACKINAW
Salvelinus
namaycush
BROWN
TROUT
Salmo trutta
RAINBOW
TROUT
Salmo gairdnerii
KOKANEE
SALMON
Oncorhynchus
nerka
LAHONTAN
CUTTHROAT
TROUT
Salmo clarkii
henshawi
(now extinct in
Lake Tahoe)

Tahoe Morning EffortTahoe Morning Effort

 1895 Fish Commission did an experiment with non1895 Fish Commission did an experiment with non
native fish that severely damaged Tahoe Nativenative fish that severely damaged Tahoe Native
Cutthroat and Royal Silver Trout population.Cutthroat and Royal Silver Trout population.
 65,000 Great Lake Mackinaw fingerlings planted in65,000 Great Lake Mackinaw fingerlings planted in
Tallant Lakes Basin above Meeks Bay.Tallant Lakes Basin above Meeks Bay.
 10 years later Cutthroat became scarcer. The few that10 years later Cutthroat became scarcer. The few that
were caught showed signs of being attacked.were caught showed signs of being attacked.
 The cannibalistic Mackinaw migrated into Lake TahoeThe cannibalistic Mackinaw migrated into Lake Tahoe
and started to eat the Cutthroat trout. (As well as anyand started to eat the Cutthroat trout. (As well as any
other organic material, like a body)other organic material, like a body)
 Combination of unrestricted fishing, obstruction of fishCombination of unrestricted fishing, obstruction of fish
migration patterns and the Mackinaw decimated themigration patterns and the Mackinaw decimated the
Tahoe Cutthroat trout.Tahoe Cutthroat trout.

 1917 California legislature banned1917 California legislature banned
commercial fishing in Tahoe attempting tocommercial fishing in Tahoe attempting to
halt trout population extinction.halt trout population extinction.
 Did not work. Now no Cutthroat nor SilverDid not work. Now no Cutthroat nor Silver
Trout in Tahoe.Trout in Tahoe.
 Fallen Leaf Lake – the U.S. Fish and WildlifeFallen Leaf Lake – the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
has begun a process to eradicate tenhas begun a process to eradicate ten
percent of the Mackinaw populationpercent of the Mackinaw population
through gill netting. Sources say, Mackinawthrough gill netting. Sources say, Mackinaw
are a predatory non-native species that areare a predatory non-native species that are
believed to have hampered efforts to re-believed to have hampered efforts to re-
introduce Lahonton Cutthroat trout.introduce Lahonton Cutthroat trout.
Lahonton has no exit to the current oceans.Lahonton has no exit to the current oceans.
November 2009November 2009 Tahoe Mt NewsTahoe Mt News pg 26.pg 26.

Mackinaw (Lake Trout)UsesMackinaw (Lake Trout)Uses
Lahonton Cutthroat For FoodLahonton Cutthroat For Food

How ManyHow Many
Counties areCounties are
Located inLocated in
the Tahoethe Tahoe
Basin?Basin?
How manyHow many
countiescounties
touch thetouch the
lake shore?lake shore?

The Island in Emerald Bay isThe Island in Emerald Bay is
known as Fannette Island. What isknown as Fannette Island. What is
the Name of the only other Island inthe Name of the only other Island in
Tahoe?Tahoe?
 Burton IslandBurton Island
 1860 Captain Homer1860 Captain Homer
D. Burton 1860D. Burton 1860 EdithEdith
BattyBatty sailboat.sailboat.
 ““One white turnip outOne white turnip out
of Burton’s garden ranof Burton’s garden ran
an whooping 16 ½an whooping 16 ½
inch in diameter.” EBinch in diameter.” EB
ScottScott
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Name One Lake That ContributesName One Lake That Contributes
Water to Both Sides of the SierraWater to Both Sides of the Sierra
NevadaNevada
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Tahoe NamesTahoe Names
 Mark Twain - Silver Lake, Limpid Water, FallingMark Twain - Silver Lake, Limpid Water, Falling
Leaf – Grasshopper soup Digger Indians favoriteLeaf – Grasshopper soup Digger Indians favorite
meal.meal.
 Da ow a gaDa ow a ga
 Mountain Lake 1844 - Fremont 2Mountain Lake 1844 - Fremont 2ndnd
ExpeditionExpedition
 Lake Bonpland 1844 - PreussLake Bonpland 1844 - Preuss
 Gleason Lake 1851– Carson City FortGleason Lake 1851– Carson City Fort
 Lake Bigler 1853 – Governor 1852-1858Lake Bigler 1853 – Governor 1852-1858
 Sierra Lake 1863 – Sierra Nevada’sSierra Lake 1863 – Sierra Nevada’s
 Lake Union 1870 – Two StatesLake Union 1870 – Two States
 Lake Tahoe 1945 – CA Lake House ownersLake Tahoe 1945 – CA Lake House owners

Tahoe Paradise?Tahoe Paradise?
 Who wasWho was
the manthe man
that startedthat started
and did notand did not
finish thefinish the
TahoeTahoe
ParadiseParadise
(Meyers)(Meyers)
CommunityCommunity

http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/19981109/NEWS/111098764http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/19981109/NEWS/111098764

During the 1870’s the South ShoreDuring the 1870’s the South Shore
was known as a, “Hay and Dairywas known as a, “Hay and Dairy
Producing Center.”Producing Center.”
 How much butter and cheese was produced inHow much butter and cheese was produced in
1875?1875?
 There were 13 Tahoe dairies.There were 13 Tahoe dairies.
 ““Tahoe Valley annually turned out fourteen (14)Tahoe Valley annually turned out fourteen (14)
tons of butter and cheese.”tons of butter and cheese.” Saga of Lake TahoeSaga of Lake Tahoe
Laundauer pg 155Laundauer pg 155
 Pre-WWII dairy men – dairy hand would milkPre-WWII dairy men – dairy hand would milk
up to 18 cows, two times per day and have 1up to 18 cows, two times per day and have 1
day off per month.day off per month.
 What were the consequences if a cow was notWhat were the consequences if a cow was not
milked twice a day?milked twice a day?

Hand milking pre - WWIIHand milking pre - WWII
 1940’s an 80 cow dairy was large. Now there are many1940’s an 80 cow dairy was large. Now there are many
1000 cow dairies.1000 cow dairies.
 Holsteins cows - 3½ gallons each milking, milking twiceHolsteins cows - 3½ gallons each milking, milking twice
per day. Would produce 2% to 3% butter fat.per day. Would produce 2% to 3% butter fat.
 Guernsey cows - 2 gallons per milking but up to 3½%Guernsey cows - 2 gallons per milking but up to 3½%
to 4½% butter fat.to 4½% butter fat.
 Jersey cows - 1½ gallon per milking but up to 5%Jersey cows - 1½ gallon per milking but up to 5%
butter fat.butter fat.
 Dairymen were paid by gallons of butter fat. There wasDairymen were paid by gallons of butter fat. There was
more butter fat per gallon in a Guernsey cow thanmore butter fat per gallon in a Guernsey cow than
Holstein cow - 4 ten (8 pounds of milk per gallon andHolstein cow - 4 ten (8 pounds of milk per gallon and
add the 10 pounds can) gallon cans paid more moneyadd the 10 pounds can) gallon cans paid more money
than Holsteins 12 ten gallon cans.than Holsteins 12 ten gallon cans.
 Now production has increased to 8 gallons per day eachNow production has increased to 8 gallons per day each
cow when milked three times per day.cow when milked three times per day. Sam BorgesSam Borges
11/11/200811/11/2008

Butter and Cheese Storage andButter and Cheese Storage and
TransportationTransportation
 During the summerDuring the summer
firkins (kegs) werefirkins (kegs) were
fill and sealed infill and sealed in
sawdust and brinesawdust and brine
and stored untiland stored until
cooler weather incooler weather in
the fall tothe fall to
transport.transport.
 Standing orders inStanding orders in
San Francisco,San Francisco,
Sacramento andSacramento and
Carson City.Carson City.
Ice Harvesting

Ice Harvesting - dangerousIce Harvesting - dangerous
 The most common injury treated by Truckee doctorsThe most common injury treated by Truckee doctors
were ice pick or picaroon injuries to the leg or foot. Thiswere ice pick or picaroon injuries to the leg or foot. This
occurred both on the ice and in the houses. It occurredoccurred both on the ice and in the houses. It occurred
both in winter as well as in the summer as the ice wasboth in winter as well as in the summer as the ice was
being removed and placed on railroad cars. Sometimesbeing removed and placed on railroad cars. Sometimes
the injury was minor, but it could be very painful for athe injury was minor, but it could be very painful for a
long time.long time.
 Falls from the ice houses and elevators were commonFalls from the ice houses and elevators were common
and sometimes resulted in permanent disability.and sometimes resulted in permanent disability.
Dunking from the ice breaking and men falling in wouldDunking from the ice breaking and men falling in would
result in pneumonia and frostbite.result in pneumonia and frostbite.
 The peak period for Truckee's ice harvest years wasThe peak period for Truckee's ice harvest years was
between 1880 and 1920 with as many as 1,500 men.between 1880 and 1920 with as many as 1,500 men.
After that, improved electric refrigeration led to aAfter that, improved electric refrigeration led to a
decline and the last harvest came at Boca in the middecline and the last harvest came at Boca in the mid
1920s.1920s.

18681868 Ice HarvestingIce Harvesting
 The Truckee area was particularly well suitedThe Truckee area was particularly well suited
for ice harvesting due to its location becausefor ice harvesting due to its location because
temperatures are typically 10-20 F colder thantemperatures are typically 10-20 F colder than
South Shore.South Shore.
 Ice was used to cool the Comstock mines,Ice was used to cool the Comstock mines,
sending fish by rail and for packing agriculturalsending fish by rail and for packing agricultural
produce from early farming operations inproduce from early farming operations in
California.California.
 At its peak, over 20 ice companies were activeAt its peak, over 20 ice companies were active
in the Truckee area.in the Truckee area.
 Ice harvesting operations would continue untilIce harvesting operations would continue until
approximately 1927 when natural ice wasapproximately 1927 when natural ice was
replaced by mechanical refrigeration.replaced by mechanical refrigeration.
 Hickey Ice Company in South Shore near IHOPHickey Ice Company in South Shore near IHOP
supplied summer ice for the casinos in thesupplied summer ice for the casinos in the
1960’s.1960’s.

Harvesting IceHarvesting Ice
 Ice was chippedIce was chipped
into blocks,into blocks,
loaded intoloaded into
wagons, stored inwagons, stored in
an ice house withan ice house with
sawdust, sold thesawdust, sold the
followingfollowing
summer.summer.

Ice elevatorIce elevator
loading 300loading 300
pound blocks ofpound blocks of
ice into ice houseice into ice house
or onto railroador onto railroad
cars insulatedcars insulated
with sawdust. Thewith sawdust. The
People's IcePeople's Ice
Company locatedCompany located
right next toright next to
Floriston 13 milesFloriston 13 miles
east of Truckeeeast of Truckee

North shore FarmsNorth shore Farms
 William Ferguson and James TraceyWilliam Ferguson and James Tracey
acquired 800 acres of land two miles northacquired 800 acres of land two miles north
of Tahoe City calling it Tahoe Ranch.of Tahoe City calling it Tahoe Ranch.
 Their property adjoined the 300 acre 1859Their property adjoined the 300 acre 1859
resident Homer D. Burton Island farm.resident Homer D. Burton Island farm. (Saga I(Saga I
pg 356)pg 356)
 Lou and John Huntington purchased theLou and John Huntington purchased the
Tahoe Ranch and added the WhippoorwillTahoe Ranch and added the Whippoorwill
Farm on the outskirts of Truckee.Farm on the outskirts of Truckee. EB Scott Saga IEB Scott Saga I
pgs 26 and 28pgs 26 and 28

Summer Farming – Large DairiesSummer Farming – Large Dairies
 GlenbrookGlenbrook
 Rubicon BayRubicon Bay
 Marla BayMarla Bay
 Carnelian BayCarnelian Bay
 Sierra House – hay from HighSierra House – hay from High
Meadows. Milk and butter fromMeadows. Milk and butter from
Tahoe was sold to Carson ValleyTahoe was sold to Carson Valley
as late as 1905. 1871 – 1884as late as 1905. 1871 – 1884
Haskin Calvin Swain had fourHaskin Calvin Swain had four
foot square butter churn.foot square butter churn. GreunerGreuner
pg 18pg 18
 Meadow next to RowlandsMeadow next to Rowlands
 Park Cattle CompanyPark Cattle Company
 Van Sickle Ranch “Crescent V”Van Sickle Ranch “Crescent V”
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Summer FarmingSummer Farming
 1862 Fish, Fergusen, Smith1862 Fish, Fergusen, Smith
and Coggins baled wild hay inand Coggins baled wild hay in
Squaw Valley transported toSquaw Valley transported to
the Bonanza Road waythe Bonanza Road way
stations on the south and eaststations on the south and east
shore by the sailing shipshore by the sailing ship IronIron
DukeDuke.. Laundauer pg 151Laundauer pg 151
 1872 Lowell and Locke1872 Lowell and Locke
purchased the equipment andpurchased the equipment and
land and brought dairy cowsland and brought dairy cows
for the summer. In 1875 theyfor the summer. In 1875 they
were selling butter and cheesewere selling butter and cheese
to hotels and way stations.to hotels and way stations.
Due to the drop in demandDue to the drop in demand
few herds remain in 1880.few herds remain in 1880.
 1860’s large herds of cattle1860’s large herds of cattle
near Blackwood Creek on thenear Blackwood Creek on the
west shore and continued towest shore and continued to
1873.1873.
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Deer Park Springs DairyDeer Park Springs Dairy
 1872 Lowell and Locke purchased the equipment1872 Lowell and Locke purchased the equipment
and land and brought dairy cows for the summer upand land and brought dairy cows for the summer up
Deer Park Springs (Alpine Meadows Ski Resort northDeer Park Springs (Alpine Meadows Ski Resort north
of Truckee). In 1875 they were selling butter andof Truckee). In 1875 they were selling butter and
cheese to hotels and way stations. Due to the dropcheese to hotels and way stations. Due to the drop
in demand few herds remain in 1880.in demand few herds remain in 1880.
 1880 John P. Scott acquired several quarter sections1880 John P. Scott acquired several quarter sections
so grazing land and other landholders in the valley.so grazing land and other landholders in the valley.
 Mid 1880 JP Scott died and widow Scott marriedMid 1880 JP Scott died and widow Scott married
John B Scott (no relation to JP Scott) and in 1888John B Scott (no relation to JP Scott) and in 1888
the land was used as a hotel resort Deer Parkthe land was used as a hotel resort Deer Park
Springs and Dairy until 1905.Springs and Dairy until 1905. SB Scott Saga I pg 19-22SB Scott Saga I pg 19-22
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Summer FarmingSummer Farming
(Dairy's – Come Smell the Dairy Air - Highway 99)(Dairy's – Come Smell the Dairy Air - Highway 99)
 1862 Meeks and Company1862 Meeks and Company
(Meeks Bay) cut several(Meeks Bay) cut several
tons of hay.tons of hay.
 1878 Land purchased for1878 Land purchased for
timber by Bliss owned bytimber by Bliss owned by
the Central Pacific.the Central Pacific.
 1884 Bliss sold to the1884 Bliss sold to the
Murphy Brothers who builtMurphy Brothers who built
corrals and ran a beef andcorrals and ran a beef and
dairy cows for 16 years.dairy cows for 16 years.
 Murphy brothers sold theMurphy brothers sold the
property for housingproperty for housing
development in 1920 todevelopment in 1920 to
George Kehlet.George Kehlet.
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South Shore 1862South Shore 1862
 1862 400 tons of hay were cut in the1862 400 tons of hay were cut in the
Valley’s meadow land to supply the packValley’s meadow land to supply the pack
trains moving thoroughfare to the Virginiatrains moving thoroughfare to the Virginia
City mines.City mines. Saga I pg 185Saga I pg 185
 1875 Lake Valley Ranchers contributed1875 Lake Valley Ranchers contributed
most of the 800 tons of hay cut alongmost of the 800 tons of hay cut along
Tahoe’s shoreTahoe’s shore Saga I pg 186Saga I pg 186
 Remember the Transcontinental RailroadRemember the Transcontinental Railroad
1869 took much of the freight hauling.1869 took much of the freight hauling.
Now trees are needed for the mines.Now trees are needed for the mines.

Summer Farming – Large DairiesSummer Farming – Large Dairies
 Carlos Giuseppe Celio came toCarlos Giuseppe Celio came to
United States in 1852. WentUnited States in 1852. Went
to the California gold fieldsto the California gold fields
through Panama in 1853.through Panama in 1853.
 1857 purchased property near1857 purchased property near
Placerville (winter ranch) andPlacerville (winter ranch) and
started a dairy eventuallystarted a dairy eventually
owning 2,600 acres.owning 2,600 acres.
 Also in 1857 while looking forAlso in 1857 while looking for
gold in South Shore Lakegold in South Shore Lake
Tahoe it reminded him of hisTahoe it reminded him of his
homeland Switzerland.homeland Switzerland.
 During the summers CarlosDuring the summers Carlos
drove a wagon from Placervilledrove a wagon from Placerville
to Virginia City.to Virginia City.
 1863 homesteaded property in1863 homesteaded property in
Lake Valley and made it theLake Valley and made it the
summer ranch.summer ranch.
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Carlo Giuseppe CelioCarlo Giuseppe Celio
 1863 Carlo Celio started to drive1863 Carlo Celio started to drive
cattle to Lake Valley every summercattle to Lake Valley every summer
June 21June 21stst
and before October 21and before October 21stst
drove the cattle back to the westerndrove the cattle back to the western
slope of the Sierra Nevada foothillsslope of the Sierra Nevada foothills
up to the 1920’s.up to the 1920’s.
 He had six living children.He had six living children.
 The Tahoe Celio ranch is off of SouthThe Tahoe Celio ranch is off of South
Upper Truckee Road.Upper Truckee Road.

Celio Ranch 1863 to 1948Celio Ranch 1863 to 1948
 Operated 1700 acres in Meyers.Operated 1700 acres in Meyers.
 800 acres in Lake Valley.800 acres in Lake Valley.
 A dairy in Hope Valley.A dairy in Hope Valley.
 400 acres in Big Meadows, Alpine County.400 acres in Big Meadows, Alpine County.
 Two saw mills and a slaughter house.Two saw mills and a slaughter house.
 2,600 acres Nashville south of Placerville2,600 acres Nashville south of Placerville
Highway 49.Highway 49.
 1903 Celio’s purchased the large Meyers1903 Celio’s purchased the large Meyers
Station.Station.
 1931 leased their dairy to John E. Dunlap1931 leased their dairy to John E. Dunlap
who ran the business until the 1950’s.who ran the business until the 1950’s. pg 156pg 156
LandauerLandauer

Dunlap purchased land inDunlap purchased land in
19201920
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 Former Lumber Train #13Former Lumber Train #13
Engineer (started in 1881 southEngineer (started in 1881 south
shore, moved to north shoreshore, moved to north shore
1898, 1920 purchased property1898, 1920 purchased property
from Bliss on the south shore,from Bliss on the south shore,
returned to south shore withreturned to south shore with
daughters Glorene and Helen indaughters Glorene and Helen in
19281928 Greuner pg 27Greuner pg 27),),
 John E. Dunlap RanchJohn E. Dunlap Ranch TamarackTamarack
Dairy.Dairy. 1600 acres. Gardner1600 acres. Gardner
Mountain, Tahoe Island Park,Mountain, Tahoe Island Park,
Tamarack Subdivision. (West ofTamarack Subdivision. (West of
Upper Truckee River to PopeUpper Truckee River to Pope
Beach on the lake.) TahoeBeach on the lake.) Tahoe
Keys.Keys.
 Washington Street off of TahoeWashington Street off of Tahoe
Keys Blvd.Keys Blvd.

1859 Garret Washington Fountain1859 Garret Washington Fountain
 Fountain Place ranFountain Place ran
beef cattle and milkbeef cattle and milk
cows in a 160 acres.cows in a 160 acres.
 1905 purchased by1905 purchased by
Daniel HaleDaniel Hale
Holdridge.Holdridge. Saga I pg 379Saga I pg 379
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1862 John G. Miller House1862 John G. Miller House
 1200 acres on1200 acres on
Heavenly ValleyHeavenly Valley
Creek cream wasCreek cream was
churned into butterchurned into butter
and packed intoand packed into
firkins (kegs),firkins (kegs),
covered with brinecovered with brine
and hauled to Carsonand hauled to Carson
Valley.Valley. Saga I pg 383Saga I pg 383
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1864 Freeman McCumber’s House1864 Freeman McCumber’s House
 Had a dairy of 240Had a dairy of 240
acres on the slopes ofacres on the slopes of
Freel Peak, 200 feetFreel Peak, 200 feet
south of Ski Runsouth of Ski Run
Blvd.Blvd. Saga I pg 384Saga I pg 384
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The Kyburz - Barton StoryThe Kyburz - Barton Story
 Samuel Kyburz born 1810 in Switzerland, movedSamuel Kyburz born 1810 in Switzerland, moved
to USA in 1833, 1846 moved to Sacramento andto USA in 1833, 1846 moved to Sacramento and
became John Sutter’s assistant.became John Sutter’s assistant.
 Kyburz, Sutter and Marshall surveyed land for aKyburz, Sutter and Marshall surveyed land for a
lumber mill in Coloma.lumber mill in Coloma.
 Samuel moved to El Dorado County in 1862Samuel moved to El Dorado County in 1862
became a dairy man.became a dairy man.
 Son - John Daniel Kyburz bought land in SouthSon - John Daniel Kyburz bought land in South
Tahoe for a dairy East of Upper Truckee River toTahoe for a dairy East of Upper Truckee River to
the lake shore.the lake shore.
 John Kyburz’s daughter married William DelosJohn Kyburz’s daughter married William Delos
Barton.Barton.

Kyburz - Barton Dairy in TahoeKyburz - Barton Dairy in Tahoe
 Hiram Emmett and Margaret Ann Barton-Hiram Emmett and Margaret Ann Barton-
Rucci homesteaded property in Meyers inRucci homesteaded property in Meyers in
the 1850’s and started a dairy. Son Hiramthe 1850’s and started a dairy. Son Hiram
Jr. had son William Delos Barton.Jr. had son William Delos Barton.
 William Barton and Kyburz’s daughterWilliam Barton and Kyburz’s daughter
married and had two daughters namedmarried and had two daughters named
Faye (Ledbetter) Alva Barton.Faye (Ledbetter) Alva Barton.
 1915 the family settled on the property1915 the family settled on the property
that is now known from the “Y” to thethat is now known from the “Y” to the
South Tahoe Airport.South Tahoe Airport.
 Established theEstablished the Meadow Edge DairyMeadow Edge Dairy..
 1927 Barton Ranch 1000 acres East of1927 Barton Ranch 1000 acres East of
Upper Truckee River to the Lake shore.Upper Truckee River to the Lake shore.
 Six acres of the ranch land was donated forSix acres of the ranch land was donated for
Barton Memorial Hospital development.Barton Memorial Hospital development.
 Also the Lake Tahoe Airport was part of theAlso the Lake Tahoe Airport was part of the
Barton Dairy.Barton Dairy.
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Chris JohnsonChris Johnson
 1908 purchased the1908 purchased the
Sibeck’s Sierra HouseSibeck’s Sierra House
land – up to 500land – up to 500
cattle at the site.cattle at the site.
 Al Tahoe’s, JohnsonAl Tahoe’s, Johnson
Blvd, Happy HomeBlvd, Happy Home
Cemetery as well asCemetery as well as
the Governmentalthe Governmental
Center, Lake TahoeCenter, Lake Tahoe
Community CollegeCommunity College
land was at one timeland was at one time
owned by theowned by the
Johnson’s.Johnson’s.
.
T o
R e n o
T o
C a r s o n
C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
5 0
2 0 7
L a k e T a h o e

Cy Powers 1864Cy Powers 1864
 Powers livestockPowers livestock
ranch in lower Lakeranch in lower Lake
Valley had becomeValley had become
one of the largestone of the largest
stock ranches in thestock ranches in the
Tahoe region.Tahoe region. Saga I pgSaga I pg
234234
.
T o
R e n o
T o
C a r s o n
C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
5 0
2 0 7
L a k e T a h o e

Marla Bay 1864Marla Bay 1864
 1864 John Marley 160 acres1864 John Marley 160 acres
timothy hay (premium haytimothy hay (premium hay
for cattle), scythe-cut baled itfor cattle), scythe-cut baled it
with hand press, potatoes,with hand press, potatoes,
and other vegetables.and other vegetables.
 1884 William McFauls1884 William McFauls
pastured a herd of milk cows.pastured a herd of milk cows.
Saga I pg 243Saga I pg 243
 1897 Marla Bay, (north of1897 Marla Bay, (north of
Round Hill) Bence PowersRound Hill) Bence Powers
livestock ranch in lower Lakelivestock ranch in lower Lake
Valley had become one of theValley had become one of the
largest stock ranches in thelargest stock ranches in the
Tahoe region.Tahoe region. Saga I pg 234Saga I pg 234
.
T o
R e n o
T o
C a r s o n
C ity
8 98 9
8 9
2 8
2 8
4 3 1
5 0
2 0 7
L a k e T a h o e

Chapter 14: Automobiles andChapter 14: Automobiles and
HighwaysHighways
 The Lake Tahoe Wagon Road was a tollThe Lake Tahoe Wagon Road was a toll
road because the new State of Californiaroad because the new State of California
did not have the money to fund thedid not have the money to fund the
construction. (had the gold fields though)construction. (had the gold fields though)
 1889 El Dorado County took over the road1889 El Dorado County took over the road
because the toll houses left and failed tobecause the toll houses left and failed to
maintain the roads.maintain the roads.
 1896 deeded the “oldest and most1896 deeded the “oldest and most
traveled road in the Tahoe Basin” to thetraveled road in the Tahoe Basin” to the
State of California.State of California.

California State HighwayCalifornia State Highway
 First, a 30 stretch mile between Placerville to MeyersFirst, a 30 stretch mile between Placerville to Meyers
eventually included the entire 60 miles to Placerville toeventually included the entire 60 miles to Placerville to
the Stateline.the Stateline.
 1898 estimated 64 bridges and 140 culverts were1898 estimated 64 bridges and 140 culverts were
needed.needed.
 1906 first state highway bridge built across Trout Creek1906 first state highway bridge built across Trout Creek
on Pioneer Trail (between Sierra House Elementary andon Pioneer Trail (between Sierra House Elementary and
Golden Bear.) The early signs of the change from stageGolden Bear.) The early signs of the change from stage
coaches to automobiles. 20 cars started in Placerville 2coaches to automobiles. 20 cars started in Placerville 2
made it to Tahoe.made it to Tahoe.
 1907 California State Legislature finally approved1907 California State Legislature finally approved
$5000 to finish the roads and erect the mile stones.$5000 to finish the roads and erect the mile stones.
 1901 Riverton Bridge1901 Riverton Bridge
 1920 named Highway 50.1920 named Highway 50.

New Improved Highway 50 circaNew Improved Highway 50 circa
1940 Lovers Leap - Twin Bridges1940 Lovers Leap - Twin Bridges
Lover’s Leap
Strawberry
Twin Bridges

19191919
 Highway 50Highway 50
became part of thebecame part of the
Lincoln Highway.Lincoln Highway.
 The associationThe association
helps focushelps focus
improvementimprovement
funding.funding.

What Year Was the Road AroundWhat Year Was the Road Around
Emerald Bay Complete?Emerald Bay Complete?
 19131913
 The road was constructed for the LincolnThe road was constructed for the Lincoln
Highway.Highway.
 The Lincoln Highway was the firstThe Lincoln Highway was the first
transcontentinal highway in the Unitedtranscontentinal highway in the United
States.States.
 From New York, New York to San Francisco,From New York, New York to San Francisco,
California to get to the World’s Fair in 1915.California to get to the World’s Fair in 1915.
 A city rebuild after the 1906 earthquake. SFA city rebuild after the 1906 earthquake. SF
in 1906 had 1 church for every 2,500 peoplein 1906 had 1 church for every 2,500 people
and 1 saloon for every 250 people.and 1 saloon for every 250 people. SmithSmith SF if BurningSF if Burning
Plume 2006 pg 4Plume 2006 pg 4

Lincoln Highway 1915 routeLincoln Highway 1915 route
 Pioneer branchPioneer branch

Burma Shave - Brushless ShavingBurma Shave - Brushless Shaving
CreamCream
 Started in 1925 with six 6 inch boardsStarted in 1925 with six 6 inch boards
about one hundred yards apart. A billabout one hundred yards apart. A bill
board advertising strategy.board advertising strategy.
 At the zenith 7000 sets of signs in 43At the zenith 7000 sets of signs in 43
states.states.
 Allan Odell, grandson of Burma ShaveAllan Odell, grandson of Burma Shave
inventor.inventor.
 In 1925 sales went from $0 to $68,000In 1925 sales went from $0 to $68,000
 Late 50’s company grew to $3 million/yr.Late 50’s company grew to $3 million/yr.
 Final Burma Shave sign was installed inFinal Burma Shave sign was installed in
1963.1963.

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

Last Hour #1 We LearnedLast Hour #1 We Learned
 Tahoe Fish
 Tahoe Trivia
 Baldwin Estate
 Summer Farming
This hour #2This hour #2
 Automobiles and
Highways
 Airfields

You know you’reYou know you’re
a Tahoe Local if:a Tahoe Local if:
The majorityThe majority
of partiesof parties
you haveyou have
been to tookbeen to took
place aroundplace around
a campfire ina campfire in
the woods.the woods.

How Long Did it Take to TravelHow Long Did it Take to Travel
Across the United States One Way?Across the United States One Way?
 1804 Lewis and Clark (18 months)1804 Lewis and Clark (18 months)
 1849 Atlantic-Panama-Pacific (3-4 weeks)1849 Atlantic-Panama-Pacific (3-4 weeks)
 1849 Wagon train (average 5-6 months 150 days to go1849 Wagon train (average 5-6 months 150 days to go
about 2200 miles. Must average 15+ miles/day)about 2200 miles. Must average 15+ miles/day)
 1860 Pony Express1860 Pony Express (10+ days, 10mph, $1-1/2 oz.) St Joe(10+ days, 10mph, $1-1/2 oz.) St Joe
 1862 Overland Stagecoach (25+ days, 5mph, $500)1862 Overland Stagecoach (25+ days, 5mph, $500)
 1869 Railway express (6–10 days, 15mph, $150)1869 Railway express (6–10 days, 15mph, $150)
 1903 First USA crossing by car – Jackson and1903 First USA crossing by car – Jackson and
CrockerCrocker
(33 days)(33 days)
 1925 Lincoln Highway - Miller and Hansen1925 Lincoln Highway - Miller and Hansen
(4 days, 6 hours and 45 minutes, 30+mph)(4 days, 6 hours and 45 minutes, 30+mph)
 1927 Ryan Lindberg (22 hours flight, 120+mph)1927 Ryan Lindberg (22 hours flight, 120+mph)
 1968 SR71/Lockheed A12 Blackbird 2,193 mph1968 SR71/Lockheed A12 Blackbird 2,193 mph
36 mi/min (1 hour 8 minutes 17 sec)36 mi/min (1 hour 8 minutes 17 sec)

Lincoln Highway QuestionsLincoln Highway Questions
 Who started the LincolnWho started the Lincoln
Highway?Highway?
 What year did he start?What year did he start?
 What other projects did heWhat other projects did he
do?do?

Carl Fisher 1912Carl Fisher 1912
Bike sales, Car sales, Prest-o-lite investor by 1917Bike sales, Car sales, Prest-o-lite investor by 1917
- $6,000,000- $6,000,000
 Indianapolis Motor Speedway whereIndianapolis Motor Speedway where
the Indy 500 is run. (1909)the Indy 500 is run. (1909)
 Coast to coast rock (Macadam)Coast to coast rock (Macadam)
Highway. (1912)Highway. (1912)
 Miami Beach, Florida (1915)Miami Beach, Florida (1915)
 Montauk, Long Island (1925)Montauk, Long Island (1925)
 Miami Beach hurricane (1926)Miami Beach hurricane (1926)
 Stock market crash (1929)Stock market crash (1929)

Everybody was excited about aEverybody was excited about a
road across the United States?road across the United States?
True/FalseTrue/False

““The Lincoln Highway is a redThe Lincoln Highway is a red
line on a map that connects allline on a map that connects all
the worst mud holes in thethe worst mud holes in the
country.”country.”

What were theWhat were the
existing routes usedexisting routes used
to make up theto make up the
Lincoln Highway?Lincoln Highway?

 Starting on the East coast – King’sStarting on the East coast – King’s
Highway in New JerseyHighway in New Jersey
 Lancaster Pike in PennsylvaniaLancaster Pike in Pennsylvania
 Oregon/California (Salt Lake) TrailOregon/California (Salt Lake) Trail
 Pony Express (US stage mail) routePony Express (US stage mail) route
 Part of this route was used by JohnPart of this route was used by John
C. Fremont, Donner Party, 49’ers,C. Fremont, Donner Party, 49’ers,
Overland Stagecoach, etc.Overland Stagecoach, etc.

By 1914, Five Million Dollars WereBy 1914, Five Million Dollars Were
Donated: None by Henry FordDonated: None by Henry Ford
 To promote the Lincoln Highway markings.To promote the Lincoln Highway markings.
(not a construction company)(not a construction company)
 Henry Joy proposed the Lincoln HighwayHenry Joy proposed the Lincoln Highway
Association fund, “seedling miles” using aAssociation fund, “seedling miles” using a
fairly new material, concrete- one milefairly new material, concrete- one mile
outside of town.outside of town.
 The first “seedling mile” was near DeKalb,The first “seedling mile” was near DeKalb,
Illinois.Illinois.
 The last year of making seedling miles wasThe last year of making seedling miles was
1919.1919.

What wasWhat was
celebrated at thecelebrated at the
1915 Panama1915 Panama
Pacific InternationalPacific International
Exposition in SanExposition in San
Francisco,Francisco,
California?California?

The 1915 World’s FairThe 1915 World’s Fair
 Taking over three years to construct, theTaking over three years to construct, the
fair had great economic implications forfair had great economic implications for
the city that had almost been destroyedthe city that had almost been destroyed
by the 1906 earthquake. 28,000 buildingsby the 1906 earthquake. 28,000 buildings
were destroyed over 4 square miles.were destroyed over 4 square miles.
 The fair covered 635 acres and is nowThe fair covered 635 acres and is now
known as the Marina District. (Built fromknown as the Marina District. (Built from
some, no all, of the earthquake rubble.)some, no all, of the earthquake rubble.)
 The exposition was a celebration of theThe exposition was a celebration of the
completion of the Panama Canal, and alsocompletion of the Panama Canal, and also
the 400the 400thth
anniversary of the discovery ofanniversary of the discovery of
the Pacific Ocean by Balboa.the Pacific Ocean by Balboa.

1915 San Francisco World’s Fair1915 San Francisco World’s Fair
 One remnant is theOne remnant is the
Palace of Fine ArtsPalace of Fine Arts
near the Presidio.near the Presidio.
Bernard MaybeckBernard Maybeck
architect for thearchitect for the
Glen Alpine campGlen Alpine camp
 One visitor wasOne visitor was
Laura Ingalls WilderLaura Ingalls Wilder
– “Little House on– “Little House on
the Prairie.”the Prairie.”

Federal Highway ActsFederal Highway Acts –– NationalNational
DefenseDefense
 1956 Eisenhower - Interstate Highway1956 Eisenhower - Interstate Highway
Act.Act.

19161916
““ The road was easier to follow.The road was easier to follow.
Under the direction of theUnder the direction of the
Lincoln Highway Association,Lincoln Highway Association,
caravans of painters hadcaravans of painters had
crossed and recrossed thecrossed and recrossed the
country with brushes andcountry with brushes and
stencils and had paintedstencils and had painted
telephone poles and buildingstelephone poles and buildings
with the Lincoln Highwaywith the Lincoln Highway
emblem making the way ofemblem making the way of
the traveler increasinglythe traveler increasingly
obvious.”obvious.”
L
Lincoln
Highway

19191919
 After WWI, the Army Transcontinental MotorAfter WWI, the Army Transcontinental Motor
Convoy drove on the Lincoln Highway to testConvoy drove on the Lincoln Highway to test
the road with heavy trucks.the road with heavy trucks.
 Name the young lieutenant colonel on the tripName the young lieutenant colonel on the trip
who later became the President of the Unitedwho later became the President of the United
States.States.
 During the 62 day, 3310 mile trip, how manyDuring the 62 day, 3310 mile trip, how many
bridges had to be rebuilt by the Army?bridges had to be rebuilt by the Army?

Army Transcontinental MotorArmy Transcontinental Motor
ConvoyConvoy
 Started July 1919 in Washington D.C.Started July 1919 in Washington D.C.
 In Tahoe September 1919In Tahoe September 1919
 200 residents welcomed the convoy200 residents welcomed the convoy

Gael HoagGael Hoag
““Knew every curve, hill,Knew every curve, hill,
vista and mudhole alongvista and mudhole along
the highway.”the highway.”
Most of the 3000 concreteMost of the 3000 concrete
Lincoln Highway markersLincoln Highway markers
were placed along thewere placed along the
highway in one day.highway in one day.
September 1, 1928.September 1, 1928.
The placement was done byThe placement was done by
the Boy Scouts of America.the Boy Scouts of America.

Carson City MarkerCarson City Marker

Western most Lincoln
Highway marker.
The marker is by the parking lot of
the California Palace of the Legion of
Honor. Set 6/14/2002 by LHA

19311931
 By 1931 the LincolnBy 1931 the Lincoln
Highway became aHighway became a
coast-to-coast, nocoast-to-coast, no
toll, all-weathertoll, all-weather
highway.highway.

19111911
 North Shore’s Tahoe Tavern wasNorth Shore’s Tahoe Tavern was
advertising for auto to make theadvertising for auto to make the
route.route.
 The first car to the Tahoe TavernThe first car to the Tahoe Tavern
would get a trophy.would get a trophy.
 Bud Bliss awarded (Saga II) theBud Bliss awarded (Saga II) the
silver cup in 1911 to Arthur Burlingsilver cup in 1911 to Arthur Burling
Foote for his 6 day journey.Foote for his 6 day journey.

Other Developed RoadsOther Developed Roads
 Spooners SummitSpooners Summit
to Incline Village.to Incline Village.
 August 1925.August 1925.
 Finished the roadFinished the road
around Lakearound Lake
Tahoe.Tahoe.
August 1925August 1925
Now highway 28Now highway 28

Keeping Highway 50 openKeeping Highway 50 open
 September 1931 Highway 50September 1931 Highway 50
widened.widened.
 New Meyers Grade started 1937 butNew Meyers Grade started 1937 but
not finished to automobile traffic innot finished to automobile traffic in
1947 (due to the WW II effort).1947 (due to the WW II effort).

South Lake Tahoe Air FieldsSouth Lake Tahoe Air Fields
 Landing on the surface of Lake TahoeLanding on the surface of Lake Tahoe
with Float Planes - 1920’swith Float Planes - 1920’s
 Johnson Field - 1930’s to 1940’s – BijouJohnson Field - 1930’s to 1940’s – Bijou
 Horton and Bouchet Crash 1934 – DunlapHorton and Bouchet Crash 1934 – Dunlap
Field (Tahoe Keys) never completedField (Tahoe Keys) never completed
 Meyers Lake Tahoe Airport – 1938Meyers Lake Tahoe Airport – 1938
proposedproposed
 Sky Harbor Airport – 1946 - 1956 (KahleSky Harbor Airport – 1946 - 1956 (Kahle
Dr.)Dr.)
 California Aeronautics CommissionCalifornia Aeronautics Commission
proposed landing strip Pope Beach /proposed landing strip Pope Beach /
Tahoe Keys 1951 never startedTahoe Keys 1951 never started
constructionconstruction
 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) – 1959 BartonLake Tahoe Airport (TVL) – 1959 Barton
Dairy and other propertyDairy and other property

Sky Harbor
Airport
1946-1956
Dunlap
Field
1934
TVL 1959
– present
Johnson
Field 1930
– 1940’s
CAC
Proposed
Airstrip
1951




Proposed
Meyers Lake
Tahoe Airport
1938

1930’s
Johnson Field
1960
Olympics
1934
Horton crash/
Dunlap Field
1938
Meyers Airport
1946 Sky
Harbor
Airport
1959
Tahoe
Valley
1951
Tahoe Keys
Barton
Field?

1930’s
Barton Field

First Known Bi-wing Float PlaneFirst Known Bi-wing Float Plane
19231923

Riva Grill/Ski Run Marina 1950’sRiva Grill/Ski Run Marina 1950’s
Seagraves bought a vacant lot,Seagraves bought a vacant lot,
built a dock and inland harbor.built a dock and inland harbor.

Pilot and Passenger PlaquePilot and Passenger Plaque

Friday September 21, 1934Friday September 21, 1934

1934 at the landing field adjoining the1934 at the landing field adjoining the
Truckee Marsh (Tahoe Keys)Truckee Marsh (Tahoe Keys)

Tallac Resort
Site
Casino
Promenade
Tallac Hotel
site
Dextra
Baldwin
House Pope
Estate
Heller
Valhalla
estate
Boat
House
Qui-cha-
Kidn Boat
House
Theater
John Horton, butler
of the Pope Estate,
was a pilot and
partner with Lloyd
Lukins.
Passenger Betty
Bouchet was the
governess of the
Heller Estate

Mrs. Lloyd O. LukensMrs. Lloyd O. Lukens

CHRIS
JOHNSON FIELD
John Dunlap Field

19341934
Dunlap Field
Johnson Field
Tamarack Dairy
Barton Dairy
Future TVL
Airport 1959
Future Sky Harbor Airport 1946
to 1956
Barton Field

Crash Site
Larry’s
Island
Proposed Airstrip
Dunlap Field/Tamarack Dairy/Tahoe KeysDunlap Field/Tamarack Dairy/Tahoe Keys

Proposed Lake Tahoe AirportProposed Lake Tahoe Airport
19381938

Lake Tahoe AirportLake Tahoe Airport
19381938

Sky Harbor Airport/Kahle DriveSky Harbor Airport/Kahle Drive
1 Mile East of Stateline1 Mile East of Stateline
 Sky Harbor Airport 1946 to 1956 - KahleSky Harbor Airport 1946 to 1956 - Kahle
Drive, Nevada - Rabe Meadow, (Lam WatahDrive, Nevada - Rabe Meadow, (Lam Watah
Trail)Trail)
 A pilot would fly from the mountain sideA pilot would fly from the mountain side
toward the lake to alert the cattle to move,toward the lake to alert the cattle to move,
then land flying from over the lake towardthen land flying from over the lake toward
the mountain and the Sky Harbor Casinothe mountain and the Sky Harbor Casino
building.building.
 From the pilot prospective it looks like youFrom the pilot prospective it looks like you
are flying into the mountain. One shotare flying into the mountain. One shot
landing! No landing abort protocol.landing! No landing abort protocol.

1940s aerial view1940s aerial view
looking along thelooking along the
single unpavedsingle unpaved
runway at Skyrunway at Sky
Harbor Airport.Harbor Airport.

The Sky Harbor Airport wasThe Sky Harbor Airport was
poorly engineered and shutpoorly engineered and shut
down before 1956down before 1956
Landing strip

Sky Harbor AirportSky Harbor Airport
WWII trainer BT 13’s
Fabric wings, metal fuselage, cockpits
were called: Green houses
Steinman- entire
plane was fabric
Open
cockpits
Had to fence in the cows to prevent them from eating the fabric of
the wings!

1951 PROPOSAL BY THE CALIFORNIA1951 PROPOSAL BY THE CALIFORNIA
AERONAUTICS COMMISSION –AERONAUTICS COMMISSION –
Construction Never StartedConstruction Never Started
Tahoe Keys –
Lighthouse
Shores
Pope
Beach
“Y”

1951 PROPOSAL1951 PROPOSAL
BY THEBY THE
CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA
AERONAUTICSAERONAUTICS
COMMISSION FORCOMMISSION FOR
A 400 AIRCRAFTA 400 AIRCRAFT
CAPACITYCAPACITY
TARMAC ANDTARMAC AND
LANDING FIELDLANDING FIELD
(AIRPORT) TO BE(AIRPORT) TO BE
CONSTRUCTEDCONSTRUCTED
NEAR CAMPNEAR CAMP
RICHARDSON (250RICHARDSON (250
X 5000 FEET)X 5000 FEET)
Tahoe Keys –
Lighthouse
Shores
Pope
Beach

South Tahoe Airport - Barton DairySouth Tahoe Airport - Barton Dairy
 1959. Available for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. The1959. Available for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. The
5,900’ runway was the only airport along the 750 miles of the5,900’ runway was the only airport along the 750 miles of the
High Sierra capable of supporting private and military aircraft andHigh Sierra capable of supporting private and military aircraft and
scheduled air carriers. The runway was extended to 8,544’ in latescheduled air carriers. The runway was extended to 8,544’ in late
1962. Casino money paid for the extension.1962. Casino money paid for the extension.
 Lake Tahoe Airport usage reached an all-time high in 1978.Lake Tahoe Airport usage reached an all-time high in 1978.
294,188 passengers.294,188 passengers.
 1959 to 2006. 12 airlines.1959 to 2006. 12 airlines.
 1982. Strict noise and access restrictions at the airport.1982. Strict noise and access restrictions at the airport.
 1983. City of South Lake Tahoe purchased the airport from El1983. City of South Lake Tahoe purchased the airport from El
Dorado County for $1.Dorado County for $1.
 1992 Master Plan Settlement Agreement adopted by TRPA.1992 Master Plan Settlement Agreement adopted by TRPA.
 Last scheduled air service was operated by Tahoe Air and AllegiantLast scheduled air service was operated by Tahoe Air and Allegiant
Air in 1999 and 2000.Air in 1999 and 2000.
 2004 Due to lack of funding the air traffic tower was closed.2004 Due to lack of funding the air traffic tower was closed.
 http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20080131/NEWS/216988398http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20080131/NEWS/216988398

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?

Next week #8 final weekNext week #8 final week
 Cabins Castle andCabins Castle and
Grand and EstatesGrand and Estates
 Winter skiingWinter skiing
 CasinosCasinos

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