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Watson Cabin

560 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145

Price of admission: Free

Website - 530-583-8717

Hours of Operations: noon - 4p.

Keywords: cultural, history, indoor, Lake Tahoe, Nature, science, watson cabin

Watson Cabin Curios still stands on the original site where the cabin was finished in 1909, and remains an outstanding example of turn-of-the-century construction. Built by Robert M. Watson and his son, Robert, it is the oldest building constructed onsite in Tahoe City and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first residents of the Cabin were Robert, his wife Stella and their daughter, Mildred – one of the first year-round Tahoe families. While the cabin is a testament to the simplicity of pioneer life, it was one of the first in Tahoe City to have indoor plumbing! Originally, the cabin contained a living room, kitchen and an outdoor porch. Upstairs there were 2 bedrooms, a sewing room, and amazingly, indoor plumbing in the bathroom! Eventually, the outdoor porch was extended and enclosed to make room for the family of three who lived here year-round.

The cabin has been re-invented as a satellite Museum Store, featuring vintage-style Tahoe merchandise perfect for home, gift giving, souvenirs and more. Located in the heart of Tahoe City, above Commons Beach.

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