Then and now: S. Tahoe retains beach ownership

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This postcard of Young’s Resort is courtesy of Theresa and Darrell Eymann.

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Lake Tahoe shoreline, circa 1930. Photo/Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum

Young’s Resort stood where today what we identify mostly as Timber Cove and the historic Conolley’s in South Lake Tahoe.

The hotel was recently renamed Beach Retreat & Lodge.

Today’s 700 foot pier at the city-operated Conolley Beach is the longest pier on Lake Tahoe.

— Bill Kingman

Circa 1930s. Photo/Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum

Circa 1930s. Photo/Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum

 

Lake Tahoe shoreline 2013. Photo/Bill Kingman

Lake Tahoe shoreline 2013. Photo/Bill Kingman