Chautauqua at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park this Friday highlights Tahoe history of Lucky Baldwin and daughter Anita
On Friday, June 7, from 10 to 11 am, Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park presents David and Gayle Woodruff as Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and his daughter Anita in a Chautauqua performance.
Elias J. Baldwin was one of the greatest pioneers of California business. Earning a fortune speculating on mining stocks of the Great Comstock Lode, Baldwin owned over 8,000 acres of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Baldwin built the opulent Tallac Hotel and Casino at Lake Tahoe, and the palatial 620 room Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco. Baldwin’s daughter Anita inherited his shrewd business acumen, overseeing the development of the family's 45,000 acres in Southern California and the Santa Anita Racetrack.
David Woodruff has been presenting living history in first person since 2017. Woodruff and his wife Gayle, who will portray Anita Baldwin, are the authors of several books on Eastern Sierra history, as well as presenters of a variety of local history programs.
This event is free for all to attend. Bring your own lawn chairs. Seating is under a tent in the shade. 1450 Hwy 88, Minden, Nev. 775-783-9417