Tahoe City in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

William B. Layton Park

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

1. William B. Layton Park Marker

Inscription. This park was named for and dedicated to the memory of William B. Layton by the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society.

North Lake Tahoe will miss the unselfish way the Bill worked for the community. Past General Manager of the Tahoe City Public Utility District, he was active in the Historical Society – Gatekeeper’s Cabin restoration drive, Rotary Club, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Easter Seals and scholarship drives and more. We will miss Bill’s friendly smile, genuine charm and his photographic flair.

William B. Layton – Born October 24, 1921
Killed in a plane crash at Lake Tahoe May 22, 1982 (Marker Number 797.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1862.

Location. 39° 9.984′ N, 120° 8.624′ W. Marker is in Tahoe City, California, in Placer County. Marker is on West Lake Boulevard (State Highway 89) west of North Lake Boulevard (State Highway 28), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the entrance to the William B. Layton Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City CA 96145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sacred Lake (a few steps from this marker); A Safe Harbor (a few steps from this marker); The Plentiful Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tradition of Basketmaking (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gatekeeper’s Cabin and Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake Tahoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake Tahoe Outlet Works and Gatekeepers Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Duane Leroy Bliss (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tahoe City.

Regarding William B. Layton Park. The William B. Layton Park is the site of the Gateskeeper's Cabin & Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and next to the Lake Tahoe Outlet Gates (California Registered Historical Landmark No. 797).

William B. Layton Park Marker and Park Entrance Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

2. William B. Layton Park Marker and Park Entrance Sign

The Gatekeeper's Cabin and Steinbach Indian Basket Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

3. The Gatekeeper's Cabin and Steinbach Indian Basket Museum

Railroad Jail Car on Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

4. Railroad Jail Car on Display

Another View of the Railroad Jail Car image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

5. Another View of the Railroad Jail Car

Firehouse on Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

6. Firehouse on Display

The Truckee River Flowing From Lake Tahoe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

7. The Truckee River Flowing From Lake Tahoe

The Truckee River Outlet as viewed from the grounds of the park.

The Lake Tahoe Outlet Gates image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

8. The Lake Tahoe Outlet Gates

This site is California Registered Historical Landmark No.797.

An Additional Entrance to the Park - Truckee River Outlet California State Parks. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010

9. An Additional Entrance to the Park - Truckee River Outlet California State Parks.

This entrance is east of the William B. Layton Park entrance and is at the Lake Tahoe Outlet Gates.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on December 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 17, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.