Attractions
Tahoe History Talks on The Beach
Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach
1004 Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150July 14
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
July 9 @ 11:23 am
Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for another one of its summer Tahoe History Talks on the Beach at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe (1004 Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe).
Join us for a presentation by author, Paul Nelson, sharing his book, Lost Grand Resorts of Old Lake Tahoe, and bringing to life the intrigue and opulence of Lake Tahoe’s earliest resorts. “Beginning in the 1880s, the beauty of Lake Tahoe enticed entrepreneurs to build the most opulent resort hotels in America catering to the wealthiest from California and Nevada. Baldwin’s Tallac House, the Tahoe Tavern, and Brockway Hot Springs Hotel fought to outdo one another as they took luxury to new heights with musical entertainment, movies, horseback excursions and five-star dining. Tahoe Tavern even featured its own private railway, while Brockway spawned America’s first gambling casino resort, the Cal-Neva Lodge, where celebrities mingled with mobsters. By the 1960s, the golden era had begun to fade as the tourist demographic shifted, but a splendid legacy endures.”—excerpt from Paul’s book.
Lost Grand Resorts of Old Lake Tahoe is available in our bookstore.
History Talks are free; however, donations are appreciated.
Visit our website to sign up for notifications of future events: www.laketahoemuseum.org
The History Museum and Bookstore are open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August. Admission is free. Programs are suitable for all ages. The 1930s Log Cabin exhibit is open Saturdays from noon to 2:00 pm until the end of August.
We recommend bringing a cushion or stadium chair.
We look forward to seeing you!
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