[The Lake of the Sky by George Wharton James]@TWC D-Link bookThe Lake of the Sky CHAPTER XVIII 8/14
It practically occupies the site of an old resort well-known as "Rowland's." It is near to Freel's Peak (10,900 feet), which in olden days was known as Sand Mountain, on account of its summit being composed of sand. A mile and a half further along is Bijou, a pleasant and comfortable stopping place, while three miles further a picturesque rustic pavilion on the end of the pier denotes Lakeside Park, a well-known and long-famous resort.
Forty-five years ago, or more, Capt.
W.W. Latham built the famous State Line House at this point, and twenty years ago it came into the hands of its present owners. This is the most easterly of all the resorts and settlements at the south end of Lake Tahoe.
It is in California, in El Dorado County, though its post-office is Stateline, the dividing line between California and Nevada.
The Park is over 2000 acres in extent and has already become the nucleus for a choice summer residence section. Leaving Lakeside Park the steamer now turns northward and follows the eastern or Nevada shore, until Cave Rock is passed and Glenbrook is reached.
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