| Tahoe Transitions |
| A Rephotographic Project |
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| Jean Dixon, professional photographer, and Katie Palani, professional student, undertook this project to show how the landscapes and urbanscapes of the Tahoe Basin have changed over the years. Many thanks to the UNR Special Collections department for furnishing all of the historic photos, and to Peter Goin for letting us use his Tahoe images shot in the early 1990s. Enjoy! |
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| Truckee |
35° 32' 9" N, 119° 49' 7" W
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Field Notes
| Jean happened to hit Truckee on a perfect fall day and got a bit of sun! But no time for shopping! |
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History
| According to local author Joann Meschery, Truckee became a town in 1863 when the railroad company decided the best route across the Sierra Mountains was over Donner Pass and through the town. Truckee’s sawmill supplied much-needed lumber as the railroad stretched eastward. Historic Truckee had its share of bars and dance halls, but never earned a reputation as rowdy as Virginia City. Current property values in the Truckee area are escalating, and new boutiques and gourmet restaurants are replacing the rustic bars and long-time coffee shops along Commercial Row. The street is a popular tourist spot for winter sport enthusiasts and summer Lake Tahoe vacationers, as well as local residents. |
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