You can still see the concrete foundation today.

Fast forward to 1926, and gaming on the Nevada side. The Ta-Neva-Ho (present day Cal Neva) opened as Crystal Bay’s first casino, followed by the Tahoe Biltmore and others on the North Shore. In South Lake Tahoe, William F. Harrah purchased George’s Gateway Club in January 1955 for $500,000, and the Harrah’s Lake Club opened in June 20, 1955 which is now Harveys.  And in 1958, Harrah acquired an interest in the Stateline Country Club and Nevada Club across the street (Harrah’s current location) and opened Harrah’s Stateline Club.

To learn more about South Lake Tahoe’s gaming history, visit Harrah’s or Harvey’s casinos.