Island In The Sky
by Mitch Shindelbower
Title
Island In The Sky
Artist
Mitch Shindelbower
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Photograph
Description
Fannette is the only island to be found in all of Lake Tahoe. It is located in beautiful Emerald Bay on the west shore of the lake. A sparsely timbered, brush covered upthrust of granite that rises 150 feet above the water, Fannette Island was not always known by that name. During the past 100 years it has been known as Coquette, Fannette, Baranoff, Dead Man's, Hermit's, and Emerald Isle. Fannette was the name that finally stuck.
Geologists know that Emerald Bay was gouged out by glaciers thousands of years ago. So why did Fannette Island remain? It is believed that the island is a resistant rib of granite rock which was overridden by the glacial ice.
The stone structure on top that looks like a miniature castle is the "Tea House" built during the same time that Vikingsholm was constructed, from 1928-29. After being transported to the island by motorboat, Mrs. Knight and her guests would occasionally be served tea there. A small fireplace in the corner and a large oak table and four oak chairs in the center of the 16 by 16 foot room gave it a very rustic appearance.
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December 6th, 2012
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Comments (9)
Randy Rosenberger
One very resplendent island capture with the beauty that surrounds it , Mitch! Love the island, and what a place to build and live in your own sanctuary on this lovely piece of land! Gorgeous and well presented piece, Mitch! fave and vote
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