Read More. During the 1920s, Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight had Vikingsholm built, as well as the Tea House on Fannette Island. Afternoon Hike in D.L. Lora Josephine Knight's legacy is enshrined in the magnificent Scandinavian castle "Vikingsholm" that she had built at Emerald Bay in 1929, but her first property at Tahoe was actually located at Chinquapin, a sheltered cove just east of Dollar Point in Carnelian Bay. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Lora Knight (110560461)? [1] She became one of the wealthiest women in America according to newspapers at the time. Knight loved Tahoe, and for 16 years she enjoyed her summers at Wychwood, hosting friends and family members, but in 1928, she sold her beloved lakeside Shangri-La to Robert Stanley Dollar Sr., a wealthy San Francisco businessman. There is a problem with your email/password. Astronomers suggested that a high-altitude mountain location above atmospheric dust and away from city light would be the best location. After their purchase of the Tahoe property, James health began to fail and he died in 1916, leaving Lora an estate worth $15 million. Apparently, she chose the Scandinavian motif because she had admired Palmes own Scandinavian-designed home in New York. [1] Knight often entertained guests such as her friend Charles Lindbergh at Vikingsholm. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The natural setting of Lake Tahoe reminded her of Northern Europe. As fate would have it, Lora married James and her sister Ada married William. EDITORS NOTE: This article was originally published in the Summer 2017 edition of Tahoe Magazine. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Currently it is used as a hiking trail by those wishing to visit this remarkable castle. Lora Knight died in 1945 and Lawrence Holland, a Nevada rancher purchased the Vikingsholm from her estate. Wildlife have several strategies to endure Lake Tahoes winters, Steeped in old town Truckee history, Moodys serves up innovative cuisine, Earn your turns: Tahoe Backcountry Alliance encourages stewardship, accessibility to backcountry, The art of charcuteski: Craft an on-mountain dining experience with the skis that got you there. Their Wisconsin chateau boasted 27 rooms, a wine cellar and a two-lane bowling alley. She also clearly had an eye for real estate. Although their marriage was short-lived, Lora and Harry Knight were among the small group of St. Louis, Missouri, businessmen who were the principal financial backers of Charles Lindberghs famed 1927 flight across the Atlantic from New York to Paris. For more information see the California Parks Website. This spectacular site was originally built to be the summer residence of Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight. The late owner, Lora Josephine Knight also commissioned the building of tea house in Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe's only island. To build it, she hired Swedish architect Lennart Palme, her nephew by marriage. By the 1870s Lick was in poor health, but still fiercely determined to build the observatory. And let's face it, if you were as rich as she . Although their marriage was short-lived, Lora and Harry Knight were among the small group of St. Louis, Missouri, businessmen who were the principal financial backers of Charles Lindberghs famed 1927 flight across the Atlantic from New York to Paris. They traveled across Scandinavia for research and inspiration before laying the foundation in the late summer of 1928 for Vikingsholm. James Lick, a Pennsylvania Dutchman, first struck it rich in the California Gold Rush and then parlayed his luck into a fortune by investing in San Franciscos booming real estate market. Subscribe and Download now! And if you're visiting in the summer, you can take a tour of the property. She married James Hobart Moore, who she met while he worked with her father in his law practice, and who along with his brother became rich by gaining controlling interests in a large number of companies such as the Diamond Match Company, U.S. Steel, Union Pacific, and Nabisco. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She also happened to have a Swedish architect for a nephew. Lora Josephine Knight's legacy is enshrined in the magnificent Scandinavian castle "Vikingsholm" that she had built at Emerald Bay in 1929, but her first property at Tahoe was actually located at Chinquapin, a sheltered cove just east of Dollar Point in Carnelian Bay. GREAT NEWS! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Lora Josephine Small Knight I found on Findagrave.com. At his 21st birthday party, all of the guests were given pearl necklaces. More Details Despite its ancient motif, Vikingsholm had all the conveniences available in the 1930s, including electricity, modern fixtures and private baths in the bedrooms. Eight years before her marriage to Harry Knight, Mrs. Josephine Moore purchased the land at Chinquapin from descendants of Lake Tahoe timber baron Duane L. Bliss. Specifically: Private Memorial, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110560461/lora-josephine-knight. A sod roof was installed on the north and south wings, so that grasses and wildflowers could grow. They visited Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden as they inspected buildings dating back 1,000 years. Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight chose Emerald Bay to build her castle, Vikingsholm. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The only island on Lake Tahoe, Fannette island hosts a small stone structure that was once the tea house of Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight, the owner of Vikingsholm. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She spent 15 summers at the mansion before passing away peacefully in her home in 1945 (and leaving a thousand dollars for each of her employees for every year they worked for her). Lora then purchased about 240 acres of land at the head of Emerald Bay, as well as Fannette Island, from the William Henry Armstrong family for $250,000. Lora Josephine Knight (1 May 1864 - 26 June 1945) was a philanthropist from California who was at one time one of the wealthiest women in America according to newspaper reports. [1] He won a gold medal in the 1904 Summer Olympics as part of American golf team, and was known for his lavish parties, but died at 25 in 1910 after a night in "Chicago's most famous and expensive house of prostitution," which made national news and led to a citywide crackdown on brothels and morphine abuse in Chicago. Life was good for the Moores, but after their purchase of the Tahoe property, James health began to fail. Knight had become acquaintances with the Armstrongs through church affiliations and after the purchase she would build her majestic Vikingsholm the following year. [4], Knight sold her Wychwood home to San Francisco businessman Robert Stanley Dollar Sr.[1] In the summer of summer of 1929, Knight built Vikingsholm, the house she is most known for, buying the 240 acres of land in Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe from William Henry Armstrong, who she knew through her church, for $250,000. [2] Her $3 million estate went mostly to relatives and church and educational organizations. The over 70-foot long Bleu Wave carries up to 50 passengers and includes a private lounge, fireplace and more. In total, construction of Vikingsholm was estimated to cost $500,000. In 1884, Lora gave birth to their only child, a son Nathaniel, who later married Helen Fargo, heiress to the Wells Fargo banking dynasty founded in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. In a fjord-like setting at Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay State Park, the 38-room Vikingsholm castle is a rare masterpiece of Scandinavian architecture. Construction on the castle began in the spring of 1929 and proceeded quickly as 200 workmen and artisans, housed in temporary barracks, quarried nearby stone and cut lumber. Try again later. Look to the western shore of Emerald Bay and admire the grand 38-room mansion, which is considered one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture in the country. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "lorajosephineknight" Flickr tag. After a short marriage to Henry Knight, yet keeping his last name, Lora Knight went to work on creating the castle of her dreams to blend in with the bay. Laura Josephine "Lora" Small Knight Birth 1 May 1864. [1][2][3][4], In 1884, the two had a son, Nathaniel Moore, who later married Helen Fargo, heiress to the Wells Fargo fortune. After traveling to Scandinavia Mrs. Knight along with her architect returned to the Lake Tahoe area and started construction on the Castle with ideas they gathered on their European tour. Weve updated the security on the site. Life was good for the Moores, but after their purchase of the Tahoe property, James health began to fail. In 1922, Lora Moore married Harry French Knight, a stockbroker. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Lora then purchased about 240 acres of land at the head of Emerald Bay, as well as Fannette Island, from the William Henry Armstrong family for $250,000. Friends spent many summers with Mrs. Knight at Vikingsholm, swimming, boating, and hiking . Experienced and knowledgeable guides take you on a 30-minute touryou'll learn about owner Lora Josephine Knight, who thought that Emerald Bay resembled the fjords. She was born Lora Josephine Small in Galena, Illinois, in 1864 - one of a family of four daughters and one son. This teahouse was used by Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight, who also owned the famous Vikingsholm mansion. Despite the expense and effort, the tea house was rarely used, even though Lora spent all her summers at Vikingsholm until her death in 1945. Construction on the castle began in the spring of 1929 and proceeded quickly as 200 workmen and artisans, housed in temporary barracks, quarried nearby stone and cut lumber. In 1928 Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight. The horse stable housed 60 thoroughbreds. The house is available for guided tours . It took 200 workers to complete the building. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The castle was commissioned by Lora Josephine Knight in 1928, as her summer home in an area that reminded her of Scandinavian fjords. [4][10], "The legacy of Lora Knight and why Vikingsholm is one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in North America", "The mysterious castle in Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay", "The History of Lora Knight and Her Vikingsholm", "Vikingsholm: A Brief History (Nordic Castle at Emerald Bay)", "The mysteries and stories of the Harry F. Knight House", "LORA J. KNIGHT; Former Wife of Stock Broker, Financed Lindbergh Flight", "GETS DIVORCE IN RENO COURT California Digital Newspaper Collection", "Clipping from Reno Gazette-Journal - Newspapers.com", "Historic Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay always in need of attention, support", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lora_Josephine_Knight&oldid=1101022867, This page was last edited on 28 July 2022, at 22:31. He was a stockbroker in St. Louis, Missouri, and an aspiring pilot. Despite its ancient motif, Vikingsholm had all the conveniences available in the 1930s, including electricity, modern fixtures and private baths in the bedrooms. Your email address will not be published. Learn more about managing a memorial . "A woman ahead of her time, who was remarkable: Forward thinking, generous, and resourceful. I often visit Emerald Bay to go hiking. Hunt also designed the Rose Bowl. Some parts of the structure contain no nails or spikes, as a result of old . In 1922, Lora Moore married Harry French Knight, a stockbroker. The house had modern fixtures, electricity, and each bedroom had a private bath. Today, Lora Knight's Viking castle is considered perhaps the . Add to your scrapbook. She was a major promoter and financial backer of Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis; and donated to a number of other causes and funded various building projects including her own summer retreat Vikingsholm . For as long as I can remember, Ive been fascinated by the mysterious widow who built the castle at Emerald Bay. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Pieces of wood resembling spikes adorn the gutters in a nod to the Scandinavian custom people used to ward off evil spirits. There is a single-lane dirt road that connects Vikingsholm with Highway 89. Today, Lora Knights Viking castle is considered perhaps the finest example of Scandinavian architecture in North America. Knight spent 15 summers at Vikingsholm. Lora Josephine Knight fell in love with the spot on Emerald Bay, as it reminded her of the fjords she had visited in Scandinavia. Most of the materials came from the Tahoe Basin, trees were cut for their size and lack of knots, and the granite for the foundation and walls was quarried from behind the house. Set off on the steep trail down to the lakeside. In the winter, Vikingsholm is quiet. She was a major promoter and financial backer of Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis; and donated to a number of other causes and funded various building projects including her own . Read our E-edition from your preferred device. Please reset your password. Von Schmidt chose a site 300 feet above Lake Tahoe on the Chinquapin point, renaming it Observatory Point in anticipation. Von Schmidt chose a site 300 feet above Lake Tahoe on the Chinquapin point, renaming it Observatory Point in anticipation. Every contribution, however large or small, will make a difference. Architect Palme estimated the projects total cost at $500,000. Subscribe to Envato Elements for unlimited Stock Video downloads for a single monthly fee. Lora Small (Knight) was born in Galena, Illinois, in 1864 of English descent. [3] However, her husband's health began failing and he died on July 20, 1916, leaving her with an estate of at least $15 million. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Mrs. Knight and her husband were also backers of Charles Lindbergh's 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism. Knight had become acquaintances with the Armstrongs through church affiliations and after the purchase she would build her majestic Vikingsholm the following year. Make sure that the file is a photo. A curious man, Lick had always been interested in astronomy. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. . She then purchased 240 acres of land at the head of Emerald Bay, as well as Fannette Island, from the William Henry Armstrong family for $250,000. Lora Knight filled her castle with original antiques she picked up in Scandinavia. In 1884, Lora gave birth to their only child, a son Nathaniel, who later married Helen Fargo, heiress to the Wells Fargo banking dynasty founded in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. Palme and Knight traveled to Scandinavia that summer to research the design features that would be incorporated into her Tahoe castle. Many communities were interested in Licks $2 million estate and several protested the Tahoe location insisting that they were better suited for an observatory than the snowbound lake. Lora had a life-long reputation for her generous hospitality, philanthropy and numerous financial contributions to youth groups in California and Nevada. She had inherited a fortune from her first husband. Inside, Knight decorated and furnished with antiques she purchased and shipped from Scandinavia. This account has been disabled. In order to preserve the natural environment of Emerald Bay, Knight insisted that local Tahoe materials be used with the exception of the leaded windows with pastel stained-glass panes imported from Sweden. In 1928, Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight bought the Armstrong's land with the desire to build a summer home that would compliment the magnificent natural surroundings. It was there in 1914 that Moore built a charming lakefront estate that she called Wychwood. Unfortunately, they were not happy together and divorced after just a couple of years. The Later Years. Vikingsholm is said to be one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the Western Hemisphere, according to California State Parks, which manages the land today. Soon after, Lindbergh approached the Knights to fund his groundbreaking trans-Atlantic flight. Unfortunately, they were not happy together and divorced after just a couple of years. Lake Geneva, Walworth County, . Today, Vikingsholm welcomes tourists from across the planet. By the 1870s Lick was in poor health, but still fiercely determined to build the observatory. Verify and try again. This tour passes by many beautiful spots around the lake shores, including the shores of beautiful Emerald Bay, Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight's Vikingsholm Castle and Tea House at Fanette Island, Eagle Waterfall and more. Those wishing to know more can enjoy one of the daily guided tours through the end of September. Finnish carpenters were then brought in to hew timber, while a Scandinavian craftsman was hired to create the intricate exterior wood carvings. Thanks for your help! Death 26 Jun 1945 (aged 81) Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA. [5] Despite the divorce, Lora continued to use her ex-husband's last name. It was the first permanently occupied mountaintop observatory in the world and for nearly 10 years its telescope was the largest ever built. Carved dragon heads are common as both interior and exterior decorations, as they were used in old Viking castles to divide the main room between the chieftain and his most honored guests from the women and children. In fact, Vikingsholm was commissioned by Mrs Lora Josephine Knight who had been in love with Scandinavian fjords. It is an enjoyable little kayak excursion to the island. Her "Castle in the Sky" features intricate . McLaughlin says the replicas were so exact, Knight even had the ages of the wood matched and scratch marks on the original copied. There was a boathouse for Knights largest boat, a beautiful mahogany cabin cruiser named the Valkyrie. She also exhibited baskets made by the famous Washoe weaver Dat-So-La-Lee. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Their Wisconsin chateau boasted 27 rooms, a wine cellar and a two-lane bowling alley. She enjoyed the property for years, until her passing in 1945. Required fields are marked *. The foundation was laid in 1928, and the building was constructed in 1929 by around 200 workers. Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Nathan was an avid golfer and a participating member of the American Olympic team that won the gold medal at the 1904 Summer Games in Missouri. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Construction on the castle began in the spring of 1929 and proceeded quickly as 200 workmen and artisans, housed in temporary barracks, quarried nearby stone and cut lumber. The widowed heiress is Lora Josephine Knight. Lora Josephine Knights legacy is enshrined in the magnificent Scandinavian castle Vikingsholm that she had built at Emerald Bay in 1929, but her first property at Tahoe was actually located at Chinquapin, a sheltered cove just east of Dollar Point in Carnelian Bay. Lora Josephine Knight purchased the property encompassing the head of Emerald Bay and Fannette Island in 1928 for $250,000. 11 of 25 11. Mrs. Knight had traveled Scandinavia with her architect where they were inspired by the architecture. Helen Smith was a frequent guest. Lora Small (Knight) was born in Galena, Illinois, in 1864. Burial. Together, they designed, built, and decorated the castle with authentic materials shipped in from Northern Europe. Designed by Lennart Palme and Matt Green, the 38-room mansion features a stone facade with Scandinavian Gothic influences, with the stone facade influenced by churches and castles of southern Sweden and wooden elements inside and out . You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Try again. Lora and her husband, James, traveled extensively in California and to foreign countries. 9 Mar 1997 26 Oct 2021 California's Gold. One newspaper article, published in the Reno Gazette Journal, said Nathaniel was lavish with money. He once invited a few friends to Broadway and hosted a $20,000 dinner. But Vikingsholm is the house that Lora will always be known for. Her father, Edward Small, was a corporate lawyer who took on two brothers as partners in his law practice William Henry Moore and James Hobart Moore. Lora Josephine Knight was the creator and visionary of what is now known as Tahoe's Hidden Castle. Lora Josephine Knight was a philanthropist who valued community and education. Support timbers were hand hewn and interior wallboard meticulously hand planed, while metal fixtures like fireplace screens, hinges and latches were hand forged on-site. They agreed to be major supporters. Harry was an amateur pilot and Harry and Laura were among Charles Lindberghs major donors for his solo Atlantic flight. Lora Josephine Knight was a philanthropist from California who was at one time one of the wealthiest women in America according to newspaper reports. based on information from your browser. [1][2] She hired Swedish architect Lennart Palme, who she was related through marriage, and chose a Scandinavian motif based on Palme's own home in New York. First, Huell . She hired architect Myron Hunt, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright. She's best remembered today for building Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian-inspired castle along the shores of Lake Tahoe, as a summer home in 1928. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Lora married James and her sister married William. Many remember her because of her generous . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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Finnish carpenters were then brought in to hew timber, while a Scandinavian craftsman was hired to create the intricate exterior wood carvings. Readers around the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond make the Tahoe Tribune's work possible. The locally quarried granite boulders were ferried by barge to the island where derricks lifted them stone by stone. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Lora Josephine Knight's legacy is enshrined in the magnificent Scandinavian castle "Vikingsholm" that she had built at Emerald Bay in 1929, but her first property at Tahoe was actually The widowed heiress is Lora Josephine Knight. [2], In 1922, she married stockbroker Harry French Knight of St. As fate would have it, Lora married James and her sister Ada married William. In 1928 Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight purchased the land that encompasses Emerald Bay and Fannette Island for $250,000. 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