Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics

Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics
Established May 2013 (2013-05)
Location Tahoe City, California, US
Owner Tahoe Museum LLC
Website tahoemuseum.org

The Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics, located in Tahoe City, California, is focused on the heritage of skiing in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and Nevada.[1]

The museum's exhibits include photos and memorabilia about the history of skiing up through the 1960 Winter Olympics, which were held in nearby Squaw Valley, California. Displays include ski equipment, posters, trophies, clothing and local athlete profiles. Official Olympic items include skis, racing bibs, official results, and promotional literature. Olympic participation mementos include exhibited banners, souvenirs and spectator memorabilia. There are also conceptual drawings prepared by Walt Disney for the planning of the Games.

The museum is on the second floor of the Boatworks Mall, 760 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. Channel Properties, owner of the Boatworks Mall, is hosting the museum.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Almond, Elliot (2015) 360 degrees of Lake Tahoe San Jose Mercury News
  2. ↑ Tahoe Olympic ski museum to open (2013) Lake Tahoe News
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