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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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…
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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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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…
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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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Palm Springs gained more fame in the 1920s when Hollywood movie stars made it their weekend retreat of choice. Within a 2-hour drive east of the Hollywood studios in Los Angeles, Palm Springs beckoned with reliably warm weather and cinematic desert expanses framed by San Jacinto Mountain. Palm…
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