The Island, Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe

Tags: dickbartersshack , emeraldbay , emeraldbaycottage , laketahoe

Date of photo: Late 1870s

Photographer: Carleton Watkins

Source : California State Library

Available Sizes: 1006x1024 | 2013x2048 | 2950x3000

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California State Library

Description

This is a Carleton Watkins view of a dock at Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe. Fannette Island is seen in the middle of the bay. Captain Dick Barter's shack sits on the island. This is one piece of a stereo pair.

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Date Uploaded: October 12, 2025

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/watkins4037

Source: California State Library

Source URL: https://delivery.library.ca.gov:8443/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE71824

Source Caption: The Island, Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe

Download Photo: JPG (1120 KB)

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