By the late 19th century, Palm Springs was still in its earliest phase of transition—a landscape defined more by survival than by destination. Yet within this remote desert setting, one individual would recognize the potential for something more enduring: a place not only to live, but to welcome…
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The story of modern Palm Springs does not begin with development plans or resort architecture. It begins with water, illness, and an encounter between vastly different worlds—one ancient and deeply rooted, the other newly arrived and struggling to survive. At the center of that early transition…
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From 1920s Hideaways to Midcentury Modern Icons Palm Springs hotels are more than places to stay—they’re living pieces of history. From early desert retreats built for health seekers to glamorous hideaways for Hollywood’s elite, these iconic properties helped shape the identity of Palm Springs as we…
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Meet the Artist Behind One of Palm Springs’ Most Colorful Public Art Projects Originally published Feb. 10, 2022 | Updated April 2026 Since this interview was first published, the painted bench program in Palm Springs has grown into one of the city’s most vibrant public art initiatives. Artist Tysen…
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How one ancient spring shaped a people, a place, and a city. Long before Palm Springs became a destination, before roads or railways or resorts, there was Séc-he — the hot mineral spring at the heart of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ ancestral homeland. Archaeological evidence shows…
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