Tahoe City in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Duane Leroy Bliss
1833 – 1907
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010
1. Duane Leroy Bliss Marker
Inscription.
Duane Leroy Bliss. 1833 – 1907. Timber baron and transportation mogul, D.L. Bliss – a one time Nevada banker – was best known for the railroads and steamships that he introduced to the Lake Tahoe Basin. He organized the Carson and Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Co. in 1871 and the Lake Tahoe Narrow Gauge Railroad at Glenbrook in 1875 to provide timber from the Tahoe shores to the mines of Virginia City. In 1898, Bliss reorganized and built the Lake Tahoe Railway and Transportation Co. from the Southern Pacific Depot in Truckee south to Tahoe City and the Tahoe Tavern Hotel and Pier where the train met the Bliss steamer, “Tahoe”.
Timber baron and transportation mogul, D.L. Bliss – a one time Nevada banker – was best known for the railroads and steamships that he introduced to the Lake Tahoe Basin. He organized the Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co. in 1871 and the Lake Tahoe Narrow Gauge Railroad at Glenbrook in 1875 to provide timber from the Tahoe shores to the mines of Virginia City. In 1898, Bliss reorganized and built the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Co. from the Southern Pacific Depot in Truckee south to Tahoe City and the Tahoe Tavern Hotel and Pier where the train met the Bliss steamer, “Tahoe”.
Erected 1988 by Chief Truckee Chapter No. 3691, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 39° 9.997′ N, 120° 8.605′ W. Marker is in Tahoe City, California, in Placer County. Marker can be reached from North Lake Boulevard (State Highway 89) west of State Highway 28. Marker is mounted at the base of the flagpole at the Gatekeeper’s Log Cabin Museum – William B. Layton Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City CA 96145, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 14, 2010
2. Duane Leroy Bliss Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
