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Lake Tahoe is the gem of the Sierra Nevada. Those who visit this beautiful "Lake of the Sky" may share Mark Twain's impression of the place as he camped on its shore in 1861: "As it lay there with the shadows of the mountains brilliantly photographed upon its still surface I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole earth affords." Twain's quote, from Roughing It, includes the trinity of Tahoe's landscape--sky, mountains, and lake--that people still find inspiring. This explains, in large part, why the man-made environment around the lake is predominantly rustic, a style of architecture noted for its compatibility with its surroundings through the use of natural materials in construction--logs, stone, and wooden shingle--along with muted shades of green and brown. Through its homes, resorts, and other assorted buildings, Lake Tahoe remains "the fairest picture."
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About the Author
Peter B. Mires is a historical geographer whose interests include architecture and the cultural landscape. Peter R. Dubé has practiced architecture in the Reno/Tahoe region for almost 30 years (with an emphasis on historic preservation) and serves on the Nevada State Board of Museums and History. This book uses photographs from California and Nevada archives to present a comprehensive picture of Lake Tahoe's remarkable rustic architecture.
Review
"Warning: Open this book, and you may not be able to put it down. Written by historical geographer Peter Mires of Carson City, this well-researched and informative book traces the comprehensive history of Tahoe's predominantly rustic architecture, from its Native American roots to modern day. Anchored by its quality writing, readers will also enjoy the many historic photographs from the California and Nevada archives." Tahoe Quarterly
"[This book] is interesting because it is well written and researched, informative about architectural history in general, and instructive of a particular style of architecture found at Lake Tahoe."Nevada in the West
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- PublisherArcadia Publishing
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1467116548
- ISBN 13 9781467116541
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages128
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