Vikingsholm

Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe

Fannette Island & Tea House, Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe

The main House- Vikingsholm. Built in 1929 by Mrs. Lora J. Knight as a summer residence. Mrs. Knight purchased the island in Emerald Bay and land on either bank up to the road in 1928 for $250k, and had the house built for another $125k. An avid traveler, Mrs. Smith favored the Scandinavian architecture that is so faithfully represented in this magnificant house. The property is now part of the California State Parks System.

Courtyard, Vikingsholm The third story room in the center of this photo is Mrs. Knight's sleeping porch- with screens on three of its four sides.

Courtyard and Caretaker's Quarters, Vikingsholm

Courtyard, Vikingsholm Note the sod roofs on the right & left wings of the house.

Courtyard Entry, Vikingsholm

Living room, Vikingsholm The large piece to the right (in front of the window) is a chief's table from the 17th century.

Living Room, Vikingsholm

1st floor library in the turret. Features a circular carpet, wooden ceiling, and fireplace for cozy evenings with guests. The Chinese cashmere rug was acquired for $40k.

Fireplace in the library. Off the living room (through door on right).

Door To 2d Floor Porch

Master Bedroom

2nd floor guest room with quarter-round fireplace and nook for writing desk (see following photo for detail)

Nook off guest Bedroom of Vikingsholm. This wooden structure, built without nails or metal spikes, offers views of Emerald Bay and the Beach

Kitchen, with door to serving room next to dining room.

Staff dining room, adjacent to the kitchen

Helen Henry Smith, Park Guide. She and her parents were frequent guests of Mrs. Lora J. Knight- Vikingsholm's builder and hostess. Smith spent 14 summers enjoying life at Emerald Bay, and has treated Park visitors to Vikingsholm's history and lore for the past 37 years.