Then and now: Architectural improvements

Design standards have not always been important in South Lake Tahoe. Photos/Bill Kingman

The two-story grey building on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe collapsed in 2005 when it was hit by a truck. The red “Trader” building was razed soon after.

A more mountain motif replaced the Tahoe-funky look.

At the same parcel today is more modern looking structure that has a bit of a mountain theme. It fits in with the natural environment better compared to what was there.

— Bill Kingman