Palm Springs owes much of its unique charm to the vision and creativity of architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel. Among their notable contributions stands the iconic Twin Palms Estates, a testament to their innovative designs and enduring legacy. Meet Dan Palmer Dan Palmer was born in Los Angeles…
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A Modernist Marvel Finds its Forever Home at the Palm Springs Art Museum In 1931, the Allied Arts and Industries and the Architectural League of New York unveiled the starkly modern, all-metal 'Aluminaire' home, constructed primarily of aluminum and glass components, which inspired the name. It was…
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Archibald Quincy Jones, who is most referred to as A. Quincy Jones, was an architect from Los Angeles who designed many glamorous midcentury modern homes. After graduating in architecture from the University of Washington in 1936, he began his career in Los Angeles. From 1939 to 1940, Jones worked…
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Hugh Kaptur was born in Detroit and worked for a time in General Motors' styling division. His father had been a designer engineer at Packard and GM. He studied architectural engineering at the Lawrence Institute of Technology in Detroit before joining the US Marine Corps in 1951. Hugh Kaptur…
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Howard Lapham’s Palm Springs Vision As part of the collection of architects that helped form the vision of Palm Springs, while lesser-known, Howard Lapham is part of Palm Springs's architectural history. He was born in Oklahoma City in 1914 and moved to Palm Springs in 1954. He was a carpenter…
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432 Hermosa Located in the prestigious Old Las Palmas neighborhood, the Dinah Shore Palm Springs Estate is a luxurious oasis that captures the essence of desert living. Located at 432 Hermosa, this stunning vacation rental property boasts an impressive legacy, having been owned and cherished by the…
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Taking Palm Springs tours is a great way to explore and experience everything this amazing destination offers. Learn about the area's history and culture, see the sights, get insider tips, and meet new people. Discover why Palm Springs is The Capital of Cool. With so much to see and do, a guided…
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Sponsored The Modern Tour Palm Springs is a self-driving tour that takes you through the iconic midcentury modern architecture of Palm Springs. These tours are designed to show you the best of Palm Springs' architectural heritage on your schedule and at your own pace. With the self-driving tour, you…
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Historic Preservation and Sustainability are Natural Partners. Preservation and reuse of historic buildings reduce resource and material consumption, put less waste in landfills, and consume less energy than demolishing and constructing new ones. Over the past decade, advances in high-performance or…
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Emerson Stewart Williams, whom most now refer to as E. Stewart Williams, was born in 1909 in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of Harry Williams, a prominent local architect who designed the headquarters for the National Cash Register. Stewart’s father decided to move to Palm Springs to ease the distress…
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