[2] Her $3 million estate went mostly to relatives and church and educational organizations. Born of English decent but from the Chicago area, Mrs. Knight was particularly enthralled by Nordic designand so became Vikingsholm. Lora Small (Knight) was born in Galena, Illinois, in 1864. The Vikingsholm foundation was laid in 1928, but the building was constructed in 1929 by 200 workers. 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. Mrs. Knight had it graded in 1929 for $10,000 so that she and her guests could arrive by automobile. 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. 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 which she is most known. He had planned to make the area into a development for Hollywood elite, but the plan never materialized and he sold the property to Harvey West. Palme and Knight traveled to Scandinavia that summer to research the design features that would be incorporated into her Tahoe castle. The sibling entrepreneurs eventually amassed quite a fortune with controlling interest in a number of large American corporations such as the Diamond Match Company, U.S. Steel and National Biscuit (Nabisco), the maker of Oreo cookies. His nationally reported death led to a crackdown on Chicago brothels and morphine abuse. For great images click the Photo Gallery just above the map below. He too had development plans that never materialized and in 1953 donated the land and buildings to the State of California for compensation of half the properties value ($125,000). Von Schmidt chose a site 300 feet above Lake Tahoe on the Chinquapin point, renaming it Observatory Point in anticipation. Her father was a corporate lawyer who partnered with two brothers, William Henry Moore and James Hobart Moore. Come summer, the hiking trails are full of visitors, and state parks rangers open the castle for guided tours. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. The park is also, oddly, the home of Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle. Vikingsholm is one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the western hemisphere. She was born Lora Josephine Small in Galena, Illinois, in 1864 - one of a family of four daughters and one son. Failed to report flower. Commissioned by Lora Josephine Knight as a summer home, Knight wanted someplace that reflected the beauty of the surrounding area. Today, the historic estate feels almost as much a part of Emerald Bay as Eagle Falls, Fanette Island or the centuries-old trees. It was originally constructed to be the summer residence of Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight who had been impressed by her architect nephew's Nordic-inspired home in New York. [5] Despite the divorce, Lora continued to use her ex-husband's last name. Read our E-edition from your preferred device. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [2][7], In 1927, she divorced Harry Knight, charging him with "extreme cruelty. The late owner, Lora Josephine Knight also commissioned the building of tea house in Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe's only island. As soon as the snow melted in spring 1929, some 200 craftsmen arrived to build Vikingsholm. Lora Josephine Small Knight Birth 1 May 1864. Failed to delete memorial. After this time, the property exchanged hands multiple times, but after a transaction with its last private owner, Harvey West, the property was . 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. Emerald Bay reminded her of fjords she had seen on numerous travels to Scandinavia. The trailhead to the late Lora Josephine Knight's '20s-era holiday home looks deceptively summery, but remnants of one of the region's longest winters-it snowed on June 6- has all but eliminated typical mid-June activities. It took 200 workers to complete the building. Knight had become acquaintances with the Armstrongs through church affiliations and after the purchase she would build her majestic Vikingsholm the following year. Pieces of wood resembling spikes adorn the gutters in a nod to the Scandinavian custom people used to ward off evil spirits. [2] Her charitable contributions included youth groups, community centers, and college scholarships. This teahouse was used by Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight, who also owned the famous Vikingsholm mansion. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Lora Josephine Knight wasn't Scandinavian herself, however; she was born as Lora Josephine Small in Illinois in 1864, and her family claimed English descent. As fate would have it, Lora married James and her sister Ada married William. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. It was the first permanently occupied mountaintop observatory in the world and for nearly 10 years its telescope was the largest ever built. The scenery around Emerald Bay reminded her of Norway, so she chose a Scandinavian architectural style for the house. They also spent time at their luxury homes in Illinois and Wisconsin. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. [1][2][5][6] Lindbergh even stayed at the Knight's house the night before his flight. In total, construction of Vikingsholm was estimated to cost $500,000. The natural setting of Lake Tahoe reminded her of Northern Europe. Knight had become acquaintances with the Armstrongs through church affiliations and after the purchase she would build her majestic Vikingsholm the following year. Built in the late 1920s from owner's Lora Josephine Knight's inspiring Norwegian travels Vikingsholm was constructed from local granite and hand-hewn timbers. Drugs were suspected. Tag: Lora Josephine Knight. After their fathers death the two brothers took over the firm and formed the Moore Brothers partnership and amassed a fortune with controlling interest in a number of large American corporations such as the Diamond Match Company, U.S. Steel and National Biscuit (Nabisco). Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight chose Emerald Bay to build her castle, Vikingsholm. This spectacular site was originally built to be the summer residence of Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight. Oops, something didn't work. She loved Scandinavian architecture and Emerald Bay reminded her of a Norwegian fjord with its steep surrounding slopes and deep blue water. Please try again later. Her parents were good friends with Knight, and Smith spent 14 summers visiting Vikingsholm as a child. [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. The estate is also considered to be one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture on the continent. 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. Timber was hand-hewn, though Mrs. Knight specifically demanded that the footprint of her house be built around the old-growth trees on the property. According to McLaughlin, Lora Knight was known for her hospitality and philanthropy. In later years, Charles Lindbergh frequently visited Lora Knight at her Santa Barbara estate and the Vikingsholm castle as well. [5] As president of the St. Louis Flying Club, Harry Knight knew Charles Lindbergh, and the Knights were major financial backers of Lindbergh's 1927 solo flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of Saint Louis. They agreed to be major supporters. 11 of 25 11. 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. $1,225,000 120 Island Green CIR Penhook, VA. Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight built a tea house at the top of Fannette Island in Emerald Bay State After Edward Smalls death, William and James took over the firm and formed the Moore Brothers partnership. Lora Josephine Knight, who in 1929 built the stone and timber Vikingsholm castle at the base of the bay, said Emerald Bay reminded her of a Scandinavian fjord. She made financial contributions stretching from Santa Barbara, CA, to Reno, NV, and went toward youth groups, community centers, and college scholarships. In 1922, Lora married Harry French Knight. Burial Burial Details Unknown. Inspired by 11th century Nordic churches and castles, Knight commissioned detailed wood carvings to be placed throughout the interior and exterior. Astronomers suggested that a high-altitude mountain location above atmospheric dust and away from city light would be the best location. In 1928, Mrs. Knight had her mind firmly set on Emerald Bay to build her "castle of the sky." She gave the family who owned the land an offer they . She had a granite teahouse that resembled a small castle built on the crest of the island. Lora and her husband, James, traveled extensively in California as to foreign countries. 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. Apparently, she chose the Scandinavian motif because she had admired Palmes own Scandinavian-designed home in New York. She commissioned her nephew by marriage, Lennart Palme, a Swedish architect, to design the house. This account has been disabled. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. [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. She also exhibited baskets made by the famous Washoe weaver Dat-So-La-Lee. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Lora and her husband, James, traveled extensively in California as to foreign countries. Required fields are marked *. Together, they designed, built, and decorated the castle with authentic materials shipped in from Northern Europe. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Read More. [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. Swimming is out, most trails are off limits, and the river is too swollen for rafting. by BlackBoxGuild on Envato Elements Stock Video by BlackBoxGuild. She filled the house with original Scandinavian antiques and replicas she commissioned from artisans. Louis. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. A system error has occurred. She then had 200 workers build Vikingsholm. This spectacular site was originally built to be the summer residence of Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight. The property passed through two more landowners before California State Parks bought 177 acres, including the island and the structures, in 1953 for $150,000. Lora Josephine Knight was the creator and visionary of what is now known as Tahoe's Hidden Castle. Lora had a life-long reputation for her generous hospitality, philanthropy and numerous financial contributions to youth groups in California and Nevada. Touring Vikingsholm is a must. Get into more larger-than-life Lake Tahoe history on a tour of Vikingsholm Castle, the summer home of Lora Josephine Knight, a wealthy heiress and widow who used her fortune to build a 38-room Scandinavian-style mansion on Emerald Bay, which reminded her of the fjords she'd seen on trips to Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. 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[1][2] They also owned homes in Illinois and Wisconsin. var obConfig = { footer: '' }; Douglas VHR panel keeps plugging away at new code, LTUSD: Sierra House Elementary a great place to learn, grow, Kiwanis Club serves South Tahoe community, Caboose of Lake Tahoe storm train in sight, South Lake Tahoe nonprofit Live Violence Free celebrates 45 years. Afternoon Hike in D.L. They also spent time at their luxury homes in Illinois and Wisconsin. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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 the early 1920s, Lora Small Moore married Harry French Knight, a stockbroker from St. Louis. Your email address will not be published. Lick leaned toward Von Schmidts recommendation, but the dying benefactor designated a committee to make the final decision. 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. In 1928, Mrs. Knight had her mind firmly set on Emerald Bay to build her "castle of the sky." She gave the family who owned the land an offer they couldn't refuse. The locally quarried granite boulders were ferried by barge to the island where derricks lifted them stone by stone. And let's face it, if you were as rich as she . Mrs. Knight had traveled Scandinavia with her architect where they were inspired by the architecture. Unfortunately, they were not happy together and divorced after just a couple of years. Vikingsholm Castle . Try again. Currently it is used as a hiking trail by those wishing to visit this remarkable castle. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The California landmark is one of the finest Scandinavian structures located outside of the Nordic countries. 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. What used to be Mrs. Knight and a few guests has now turned into 2.5 . She exhibited Indian baskets, including some by the noted Washoe weaver Dat-So-La-Lee, also known as Louisa Keyser. Search for: Browse by Date 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. She was born Lora Josephine Small in Galena, Illinois, in 1864 - one of a family of four daughters and one son. Mrs. Knights Emerald Bay castle, called Vikingsholm, is an homage to Scandinavian architecture. She hired architect Myron Hunt, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. After years of bickering, the Lick Observatory was finally constructed in 1888 on Mount Hamilton east of San Jose. Emerald Bay also reminded her of a Norwegian fjord with it steep surrounding slopes and deep blue water. He had planned to make the area into a development for Hollywood elite, but the plan never materialized and he sold the property to Harvey West. 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. Laura Josephine "Lora" Small Knight Birth 1 May 1864. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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. Knight had derived design ideas from 11th century wooden churches in Norway and carvings from these ancient church entrances were incorporated into many Vikingsholm door entries. With her first husband, she had a 27-room estate at Lake Geneva, a retreat for Midwestern tycoons, according to the Chicago Tribune. 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. A curious man, Lick had always been interested in astronomy. 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. Life was good for the Moores, but after their purchase of the Tahoe property, James health began to fail. Life was good for the Moores, but after their purchase of the Tahoe property, James health began to fail. 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. 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. Friends spent many summers with Mrs. Knight at Vikingsholm, swimming, boating, and hiking . Your donation will help us continue to cover COVID-19 and our other vital local news. In fact, Vikingsholm was commissioned by Mrs Lora Josephine Knight who had been in love with Scandinavian fjords. [4], Knight was known for her hospitality, philanthropy, and eye for real estate. What Makes It Unique: In the late 1920s, Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight purchased land on Emerald Bay. The castle was built in the shape of a horseshoe with two wings . [5], In 1924, the Knights hired Myron Hunt to build a home they named Cima del Mundo in Santa Barbara, California on the Montecito hillside. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Lora Josephine Small Knight I found on Findagrave.com. She was born Lora Josephine Small in Galena, Illinois, in 1864 - one of a family of four daughters and one son. [2], In 1922, she married stockbroker Harry French Knight of St. Vikingsholm Castle was build as the summer home of millionaire heiress Lora Josephine Knight in 1929. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Lora married James and her sister married William. A curious man, Lick had always been interested in astronomy. For a birthday present, his father wrote him a check for $100,000. 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 . After Edward Smalls death, William and James took over the firm and formed the Moore Brothers partnership. Eventually, a wealthy woman by the name Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight, acquired the island when she had a mansion built on a nearby shore, in 1929. The bridge was not the only major . Finnish carpenters were then brought in to hew timber, while a Scandinavian craftsman was hired to create the intricate exterior wood carvings. Lora and James Moore moved to Santa Barbara for the ocean air. She exhibited Indian baskets, including some by the noted Washoe weaver Dat-So-La-Lee, also known as Louisa Keyser. Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight later constructed Vikingsholm, an exquisite 38-room castle on the Emerald Bay shores, in 1928-1929. Please enter your email and password to sign in. EDITORS NOTE: This article was originally published in the Summer 2017 edition of Tahoe Magazine. The house is available for guided tours . Nearly all of the materials were sourced on site or nearby. Since this is my blog and I get to say whatever I want, I think Morris would've approved of . In the 1960s, the property was vandalized, especially the teahouse, which is now only four rock walls and empty squares for windows. She had a granite teahouse that resembled a small castle built on the crest of the island. In early 1916 they bought a home near Santa Barbara hoping that the mild Mediterranean climate might improve his condition, but he died on July 20, 1916, leaving Lora an estate worth $15 million. 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. Those wishing to know more can enjoy one of the daily guided tours from Memorial Day weekend until the end of September. Their Wisconsin chateau boasted 27 rooms, a wine cellar and a two-lane bowling alley. Widowed and then divorced, the newspapers at the time said Knight was one of the wealthiest women in America. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Weather and vandalism have left the Tea House in a miserable condition. 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. Each day blended into the next, relaxed and unhurried, Smith told the Press Democrat, and began with the sound of swishing sprinklers set up by yardmen in the early morning hours to water the wildflowers that grew in the grasses on the bay side of the house.. Julie Brown is a freelance writer and former contributing editor at SFGATE. She enjoyed the property for years, until her passing in 1945. The coroner said the cause of death was heart disease, but the night before, Nathaniel was up late at a brothel and had been drinking. 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. Before starting construction of the summer home late that year, Mrs. Knight and her architect traveled to Scandinavia to gather ideas for the construction of the house. [1] She became one of the wealthiest women in America according to newspapers at the time. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. This is a carousel with slides. It is known as 'Tahoe's Hidden Castle' and draws thousands of curious visitors each year. His body was taken to the Moore home, to Lora, in a private ambulance. She spent 15 summers in the house and, along with her numerous guests, enjoyed the nature, wildlife and peaceful tranquility of the estate until her death in 1945. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The locally quarried granite boulders were ferried by barge to the island where derricks lifted them stone by stone. ). 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. From there they strolled back down to Vikingsholm.. In the summer, when guests would visit her at her castle on the shore of Emerald Bay, called Vikingsholm, the butler would row her and her friends across the bay to the island for tea time. Not a lot to do there, except hike up to the Tea House and take some photos. Bliss . They also spent time at their luxury homes in Illinois and Wisconsin. Lora Josephine Knight was a philanthropist from California who was at one time one of the wealthiest women in America according to newspaper reports. The locally quarried granite boulders were ferried by barge to the island where derricks lifted them stone by stone. Specifically: Private Memorial Memorial ID 110560461 . 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. In 1922, Lora Moore married Harry French Knight, a stockbroker. Her first lakefront mansion was called Wychwood and was just north of Dollar Point, where the Chinquapin condominiums are today. Try again later. Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Their Wisconsin chateau boasted 27 rooms, a wine cellar and a two-lane bowling alley. Download Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight's Tea House on Fannett Island in Emerald Bay State Park. It was there in 1914 that Moore built a charming lakefront estate that she called Wychwood. In 1873, engineer Alexis Von Schmidt recommended the site for the proposed James Lick Astronomical Observatory that would house the worlds most powerful space telescope. In summer months, you can tour the castle to discover what led the original owner, Lora Josephine Knight, in 1928 to make her summer home an ode to Scandinavian architecture, down to the sod roofs and six fireplaces. 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. His nationally reported death led to a crackdown on Chicago brothels and morphine abuse. . Inside the decor is a collection of original and replica antiques. Lora Small (Knight) was born in Galena, Illinois, in 1864 of English descent. [1][2], She and James Moore bought land at Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe in 1914 to build a large home known as Wychwood, as well getting another retreat on Lake Geneva. 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