Vikingsholm - A Scandinavian Castle - Inspiration Point - South Lake Tahoe, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

An interpretive display located at Inspiration Point scenic overlook reads:

At the head of Emerald Bay, you can see Tahoe's historic castle.

A Summer Retreat

Because Emerald Bay reminded her of a fjord in Norway, Lora J.M. Knight purchased 200 acres here in 1928 for $250,000. She commissioned her architect nephew to design a summer home that combined the features of Scandinavian castles and churches.

Over 200 workers toiled during one season to complete Vikingsholm in 1929. Mrs. Knight used local timber for walls and hand-carved accents as well as stone quarried nearby for the castle's foundation and exterior. For the home's interior, she toured Scandinavia to purchase 18th and 19th century furnishings. In addition, Mrs. Knight had workers reproduce additional furnishings from antique drawings.

In addition to Vikingsholm, Mrs. Knight also built several guesthouses, and a teahouse on the bay's only island.

Group that erected the marker: USDA Forest Service URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Emerald Bay Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA

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