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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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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