Watson Log Cabin, Historical log cabin in Tahoe City, California, United States
The two-story Watson Log Cabin stands on a bluff overlooking Commons Beach, constructed with hand-hewn logs and native stone from local resources.
Robert Montgomery Watson and his son built this cabin in 1908, presenting it as a wedding gift to Robert Howard Watson and his wife Stella.
From 1947 to 1976, the cabin served as a shop specializing in Navajo rugs and Native American artifacts under the management of the Hunt family.
The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society operates the cabin as a museum, opening its doors to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday during summer months.
The Watson Log Cabin maintains its position as the oldest remaining log structure in the North Lake Tahoe area, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location: California
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.17139,-120.13889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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