HISTORY

Discover the Tallac History and rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years. During prehistoric times, the Washoe Tribe used the land to collect plants, fish, and hunt small game. In the mid-1800s, European-American settlers moved into the region, bringing industry and tourism. As Lake Tahoe became more accessible, San Francisco’s wealthy elite built ornate summer estates, which stand today as remnants of a bygone era.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Lake “Tahoe” is derived from the Washoe “da-ow-a-ga”. As the story goes, unfamiliar ears misunderstood the phrase and came up with “Tahoe” instead. “Da-ow-a-ga” translates to “edge of the lake”.

Restoration and maintenance are ongoing at Tallac as time and weather continue to deteriorate structures.

However, as Lucky Baldwin would famously say, during difficult times…

“BY GAD, I’M NOT LICKED YET!”

USDA FOREST SERVICE POPE HOUSE TOUR

Enjoy a step-back-time with this short Pope House tour from 1994. Much has changed since then, as restoration work continued throughout the decade. To see the house in its 1920s prime, join a docent-guided tour!

AUDIO TOUR

Enjoy an audio tour of Tallac Historic Site! Click the buttons below  the map to listen to the spoken history of Tallac Historic Site. Each stop corresponds to the map below. 

Tallac Audio Tour