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The FANTASTIC Blyth Arena model is now on display for a limited time!

The FANTASTIC Blyth Arena model is now on display for a limited time! 0

 

Doug Yates has created a Fantastic scale model of the Blyth Arena which stood as the center piece for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley.  Doug has gone over-the-top on this model by including all the fine details of the Arena’s architecture out to replications of the art that hung in the front. The model even includes the exact replica scoreboard with the original score and is complete with working lights.  It is exciting for those of us who remembered the Arena and for all of us we can now feel closer to what it was like being there.  Although it appears finished, Doug has told us that he is going to keep working on it to fill the bleachers with spectators and place in the front of the model the original Disney sculptures.  Doug we really can’t thank you enough for your hard work and commitment and for sharing this with the Lake Tahoe community. 

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Daron Rahlves ~ Most decorated US Male Downhill Skier, Sugar Bowl Resort Ambassador and now Museum Athletic Contributor and Host!

Daron Rahlves ~ Most decorated US Male Downhill Skier, Sugar Bowl Resort Ambassador and now Museum Athletic Contributor and Host! 0

We are so excited at the museum that Tahoe ski legend, 4-time Olympian, Sugar Bowl Resort ambassador and the most decorated US Male Downhill skier, Daron Rahlves will be joining us as a contributor and as our Athlete Museum host.  Daron has graciously loaned us a large part of his Olympic memorabilia, including his participation medal and nearly his entire skiwear from the 2010 Olympics.  We are creating a large display to tell the story of Daron and once cataloged, we will put all of the Olympic memorabilia on display.  Come learn about Daron’s amazing accomplishments and see why his collection is such a valued gift for the Museum to share.  Thanks so much Daron!!!… Read more

New 1960 Winter Olympic Film !!!

New 1960 Winter Olympic Film !!! 0

For the Olympic Heritage Celebration Week Museum open house, we created a new 1960 winter Olympic movie comprised of newly edited Olympic footage.  We included pre-Olympic footage from the US forest service as well as video clips from honeymoon videos the summer after the Olympics with view of the inside of Blyth arena.  Watch the opening ceremonies and brief overviews of all the winter events. The video debuted at the very successful open house with a list of Tahoe dignitaries and multiple prior Olympians.  ~~~~~~ You can watch the video as it is on the video link on this museum website.  Thanks so much for everyone coming to the open house and stay tuned to the website for the next upcoming event!… Read more

Olympic Heritage Celebration ~ Museum Open House Jan. 16th 5:30-7:30pm

Olympic Heritage Celebration ~ Museum Open House Jan. 16th 5:30-7:30pm 0

The Museum will be holding an open house Thursday January 16th from 5:30 to 7:30pm,  celebrating our Olympic Heritage.  Come visit the Museum and see hundreds of 1960 winter Olympic artifacts and slide show featuring the outstanding photos of the Olympic photographer bill Briner.  Meet prior Olympians and hear stories of those who attended and participated in the Olympics.  Lake Tahoe historian and Museum partner David C. Antonucci will also be there to answer any questions relating to the Olympics and the ski history of the Tahoe region.  Refreshments will be served, we will have a great time and possibly all come together to prey for snow!!!!! Don’t miss out……… Read more

The Weekly~~~ Featured Article: – Joe Pete Wilson

The Weekly~~~ Featured Article: – Joe Pete Wilson 0

“Wilson grew up in Lake Placid, New York. A place that Wilson says is just like Tahoe: kids dream of growing up to become winter Olympians.”

-The Weekly

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~To see the full article go to our page “Events/Press” above and follow the link!

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