For more than 80 years, Palm Springs has been a shimmering oasis for the rich, famous, and fabulous. While the British may boast royalty by blood, Palm Springs claims its own version: Hollywood royalty . And so began a glamorous legacy that has only grown brighter with time. Palm Springs: A…
Read More
Shaping a Desert Oasis Journey through the history of Palm Springs, where we spotlight the remarkable women pioneers who have left an indelible mark on this desert oasis. These women helped shape the landscape of Palm Springs with their tenacity and creativity. We celebrate their stories…
Read More
The history of Palm Springs is intricately woven with the stories of its Black pioneers whose resilience and contributions have left an indelible mark on the city's cultural fabric. From the early 20th century onwards, Black pioneers ventured into the desert oasis, seeking refuge from racial…
Read More
Trinidad "Trini" Lopez was much more than a beloved singer and actor — he was a fixture of Palm Springs glamorous social scene, a man whose music and philanthropy resonated in the desert long after his iconic hits faded from the airwaves. With 16 Top 40 hits from 1963 to 1968, Lopez achieved fame as…
Read More
Tahquitz Park (now within the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood) was subdivided in 1923 by Pearl McCallum McManus, daughter of early Palm Springs settler John Guthrie McCallum. McManus was one of the first to construct a house in the tract, a Mediterranean-style home at 281 S. Tahquitz Dr…
Read More
Celebrating Community and Comradeship While Remembering the Sacrifice of Our Brave Service Members in Palm Springs The American Legion, founded in 1919, is a U.S. wartime veterans organization created to support military veterans and their communities. After World War I, a group of American…
Read More
Palm Springs has evolved into a vibrant oasis known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and captivating allure. Over the years, the city has cultivated a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with numerous LGBTQ+ events, accommodations, and establishments catering to all community aspects…
Read More
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…
Read More
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, left an indelible mark on many places during his legendary career, but few hold as much charm and personal significance as Palm Springs. This desert oasis was more than just a getaway for Elvis; it was a retreat where he found solace and love and created…
Read More
Discover the people who helped shape the look of Palm Springs architecture. George Alexander, Developer George Alexander started as an accountant and became involved in real estate, leading him to become a developer in Los Angeles. George began investing in Palm Springs in 1930 as one of the…
Read More
