A Story of Community, Resilience, and Renewal on Tribal Land What Was Section 14? Bordered by Alejo Road (north), Ramon Road (south), Sunrise Way (east), and Indian Canyon Drive (west), Section 14 is part of the checkerboard-shaped Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. Who Lived in Section 14: A…
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The Untold Story of How Palm Springs and a Glamour Photographer Changed Marilyn’s Life Forever Joshua John Miller, Grandson of Bruno Bernard and Chairman of the Bernard of Hollywood brand, spoke at the Forever Marilyn unveiling in downtown Palm Springs on June 20, 2021. This is his story of how his…
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How the Agua Caliente Tribe’s All-Woman Council Changed Palm Springs Forever Palm Springs has long been a city ahead of its time, famed for its bold architecture, vibrant culture, and progressive spirit. But one of the most groundbreaking moments in its history came in 1954, when the Agua Caliente…
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Learn more about Palm Springs Architecture on this Self-Guided Tour. Palm Springs has one of the world's largest concentrations of preserved mid-century modern architecture. Talented young visionary architects came to Palm Springs and interpreted Modern architecture in a way that best suited…
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The History The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has been conscientious keepers of the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Springs, located in downtown Palm Springs. For the original Cahuilla Indians who inhabited the area, the sacred springs provided irrigation, potable water, warm baths, and healing…
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Transforming Frey’s Desert Gem into Dezart Performs Playhouse First Church of Christ, Scientist stands as a serene yet striking testament to Albert Frey’s architectural legacy. Built in 1957, the structure embodies Frey’s signature desert modernist style—simple, elegant lines; industrial materials…
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Palm Springs' Oldest Operating Hotel History and hospitality meet in poetic harmony at Casa Cody, Palm Springs’ oldest continuously operating hotel. It offers more than just luxurious accommodations—it’s a living time capsule that honors the legacy of the desert’s early pioneers while embracing…
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Lawrence Crossley (c. 1890–1962) was a pioneering African American entrepreneur and developer who left an enduring mark on Palm Springs. Originally from Louisiana and a former Basin Street Blues jazz trumpeter, Crossley arrived in 1924 and quickly became a trusted business advisor, land developer…
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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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