Talk to focus on Tahoe’s transportation history
Gene Abshier on Aug. 12 will share the history of late 1950s proposed highway improvements that included plans to build a bridge across Emerald Bay.
This is the final segment of fireside chats put on the Lake Tahoe Historical Society and South Lake Tahoe as part of the city’s 50th anniversary celebration.
The 7pm event is free to society members, $3 for others. It will be at the council chambers at Lake Tahoe Airport.
What time ? Usually 7:00 (?). . .
Bill Harrah’s long love affair with the auto was augmented by the Eisenhower push for the Interstate system (80) which began in the mid-50’s vastly improving his business, corroborating his belief in the efficacy of the automobile in the growth of the U.S. (& his) economies. . .