Meyers California Lake Tahoe El Dorado County Hotel Car Real Photo Postcard

Meyers, California, served as a pivotal stagecoach stop and transportation hub in the Sierra Nevada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Positioned at the junction of critical routes, including the Placerville-Lake Tahoe Road, it was an essential waypoint for travelers heading to the Lake Tahoe Basin. The prominent hotel in the image, likely the historic Meyers Hotel established by John Meyer, provided crucial accommodations and supplies for miners, loggers, and early tourists.