Tallac Historic Site - A Cultural Treasure
Posted on May 12, 2008
Filed Under Cultural Heritage |
It is one of South Shore’s best kept secrets.
Tallac Historic Site
This is a magical place just minutes from the Y in South Shore.
Rich in history ranging from generations of Washoe Indian who spent their summers here to the three socialite families from San Francisco in the 1890s, this huge estate has been so well preserved you feel like you are stepping back in time.
During its heyday, the resort included two large hotels, a casino, and numerous annexes and out-buildings. Exhibits about the Baldwin family, the former proprietors of the Tallac Hotel, and the Washoe Indian Tribe can be seen at the Tallac (Baldwin) Museum.
Today, many of these historic buildings are open to the public for viewing or local art exhibits. During the summer Tallac is home to the annual Valhalla Arts and Music Festival.
To learn more about the history of this South Shore treasure, visit the USFS website.
For a schedule of events, click here.
Tallac Historic Site
Hwy 89 in South Lake Tahoe
(530) 541-5227
