Your complete Guide to the Palm Springs Art Museum

The Palm Springs Art Museum showcases a dynamic collection of modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design. Originally established in 1938, the museum has evolved from a natural history institution into a leading arts destination, reflecting the city's rich artistic and architectural…

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Palm Springs Architects & Developers

Discover the people who helped shape the look of Palm Springs architecture. George Alexander, Developer George Alexander started out 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…

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Take A Tour of Frey House II

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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The Aluminaire House

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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Architects Who Build Palm Springs: Albert Frey

Albert Frey is one of the principal architects who helped shape the overall design of Palm Springs, which we have come to love today. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1903. After his studies in architecture, he took a position in Paris at the office of Le Corbusier under a student visa. Le…

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Palm Springs Visitor Center History

2901 N Palm Canyon Drive Located at the corner of Tramway Road and North Palm Canyon, this iconic building greets the visitors coming into Palm Springs on Highway 111 and those visiting the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Originally designed as a gas station, it now houses the Palm Springs Visitor…

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