Built in the striking early Spanish-style architecture, The Plaza Theatre was designed for people who loved the desert. Its high, gently curving ceiling was a dusky blue, like the sky, with tiny stars that twinkled on and off. Along either side of the simulated garden walls were little Spanish…
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The Vision of Julia Carnell Julia Carnell, a philanthropist and part-owner of the National Cash Register Company, began visiting Palm Springs in the early 1930s, often staying at the Desert Inn operated by her close friend Nellie Coffman. In 1934, encouraged by local realtor Robert Ransom, Carnell…
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Mink stoles and martinis. A 6-year-old with Unlimited Toys. Add Mattel to Palm Springs’ A-List History “The Barbie House” Legend For years, rumors have swirled that a stylish 1959 Donald Wexler-designed home in Palm Springs’ mid-mod El Rancho Vista Estates community had a Mattel connection…
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Palm Springs began as a place of healing, prized for its warm, dry air and abundant sunshine. But it wasn’t long before Hollywood took notice. In the golden age of cinema, stars fled the spotlight's glare to this desert oasis, seeking rest, relaxation, and a little off-camera fun. With its “Two-Hour…
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Step into mid-century magic and Hollywood lore at the Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate, where glamour, music, and drama once echoed through the halls—and around the piano-shaped pool. In 1947, a 31-year-old Frank Sinatra was riding a wave of fame and looking for an escape hatch from the chaos of…
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Perched high in the exclusive Southridge neighborhood of Palm Springs, the legendary Bob Hope House is one of Southern California's most recognized and architecturally significant homes. Located at 2466 Southridge Drive, this 24,000-square-foot residence is an architectural marvel and a lasting…
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From tucked-away bohemian enclaves to celebrity-studded streets, Palm Springs is more than just palm trees and poolside lounging. It's a vibrant patchwork of neighborhoods, each with its own personality, architecture, and story to tell. Whether you’re seeking midcentury modern marvels, artist…
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Discover the Meaning Behind Palm Springs Street Names Vista Chino, Farrell Drive, Arenas Road, and Ramon Road—we drive, bike, or stroll down these familiar Palm Springs streets every day. Whether we know them by heart or rely on our navigation apps, these iconic roads form the city's connective…
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Palm Springs is more than a desert getaway — it’s a place with deep cultural roots, where history, nature, and indigenous heritage come together in breathtaking ways. Long before Palm Springs became a renowned resort destination, it was home to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, who have…
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Palm Springs’ glamorous connection to Hollywood goes back over a century, beginning in 1915 when the silent film Peer Gynt was partially shot amid the area’s dramatic desert landscape. Soon after, the stark beauty of the Coachella Valley attracted producers of Zane Grey Westerns and exotic…
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