Cal-Vada Lodge Hotel, historic hotel in Crystal Bay, Nevada, United States
The Cal-Vada Lodge Hotel is a small bungalow-style hotel built in 1935 at the border between California and Nevada near Lake Tahoe's north shore. It features simple craftsman design with clean lines and natural materials that blend seamlessly with its wooded surroundings.
The hotel was built in 1935 during a period when many small resorts emerged around Lake Tahoe, following California tax laws in 1927 that attracted wealthy migrants. Its opening coincided with Nevada's legalization of gambling in 1931, which transformed the region economically.
The name Cal-Vada combines California and Nevada, reflecting the hotel's border location. The building tells the story of early Lake Tahoe tourism through its simple craftsman design and integration with the natural landscape.
The hotel sits directly on the California-Nevada border at Lake Tahoe's north shore, offering access to outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. The town is small and quiet with few shops and restaurants, so visitors should plan meals and supplies accordingly.
The hotel was one of the first major hotels on Lake Tahoe's north shore in the 1950s and remains one of the few buildings from that era to retain its original appearance. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, recognizing its importance to regional history.
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