The Palm Springs Historical Society was established in 1955 by Melba Berry Bennett. She was a prominent local figure who proposed the idea to the Palm Springs City Council and the trustees of the Welwood Murray Memorial Library. Her vision was to create an organization dedicated to preserving the…
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Discover the people who helped shape the look of Palm Springs architecture. George Alexander, Developer George Alexander began his career as an accountant and later became involved in real estate, ultimately transitioning into a developer in Los Angeles. George began investing in Palm Springs in…
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A Masterpiece of Modernism in Palm Springs Above the downtown landscape lies an architectural gem embodying modernism's spirit. Welcome to Frey House II, a masterpiece designed by the influential architect Albert Frey. This iconic structure is a testament to Frey's innovative vision and enduring…
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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, commonly referred to as A. Quincy Jones, was an architect from Los Angeles who designed numerous glamorous mid-century 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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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 iconic…
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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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