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The Baldwin Estate within Tallac Historic Site, California. Tahoe Heritage Foundation
P.O. Box 8684
South Lake Tahoe, California 96158
Phone: 530-544-7383
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A century ago, what is now the Tallac Historic Site held the "Grandest Resort in the World" and the summer retreats for three of San Francisco Bay area's socially elite families. Today the remains of the resort and the restored estates attract many thousands of visitors annually to recapture this bygone and significant era in Tahoe's history. The Tallac Historic Site offers something for everyone. Many paths and most buildings are accessible.
Area: N/A
Elevation: N/A
Fees: N/A
Hours: Open Memorial Day weekend until June 21, on weekends only. Open daily from June 21 through September 21. The grounds are open from dawn to dusk.
Visitor Center: N/A
Facilities: N/A
Directions:

Located on State Highway 89. At 2.5 miles north on Highway 89, take the second right north of the Camp Richardson Resort.

Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 38 54.71N; 120 6.66W.
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Tallac Historic Site, California.
 Camping

There is no camping within the Tallac Historic Site. However, there are plenty of camping opportunities in the areas surrounding the site.
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 Hiking
There are several paved "trails" within the Historic Site, each leading to one of the several historic buildings within the area. Check our personal notes for details.
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 Landmarks
Within the Historic Site
Check our personal notes for details about these points of interest:
  • Baldwin Estate
  • Pope Estate
  • Tallac Resort
  • Taylor Creek Nature Area and Visitor Center
  • Valhalla
Near the Historic Site
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 Books and Resources
There are no books nor resources to report at this time.  
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 Related Sites

Note: Remember to bookmark this site before you venture off down these side trails. They lead to other Web sites that we do not control. We cannot vouch for the content on, nor do we endorse, these sites. The following links are only intended to assist you in your quest for further related information. If you discover a broken link, or a link with inappropriate content, or know of a link that should be listed here, please let us know.

Tallac Historic Site
Tahoe Tallac Association site.

Tallac Historic Site
USFS site.

 Tallac Historic Site
Valhalla, Lake Tahoe site.
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