The Howard Manor in Palm Springs became the hangout for heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey, who partied with Frank Sinatra and others.
Explore Palm Springs: Sonny Bono
As Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, a group of Palm Springs residents circulated petitions to recall Mayor Sonny Bono in 1989.
As Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, a group of Palm Springs residents circulated petitions to recall Mayor Sonny Bono in 1989.
Explore Palm Springs: Edom Hill Oil Well
The Fowler Drilling Company erected an oil drilling rig on the top of Edom Hill in 1954, and by June 3 the project was shut down
The Fowler Drilling Company erected an oil drilling rig on the top of Edom Hill in the spring of 1954, and by June the project was shut down.
Explore Palm Springs: John Jacob Raskob
The builder of what was once the tallest building in the world, the Empire State Building, was a frequent vistor of Palm Springs.
John Raskob, the builder of what was once the tallest building in the world, the Empire State Building, was a frequent Palm Springs visitor.
Explore Palm Springs: Santos De Jesus
He catered the parties of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra while making a name for himself among Palm Springs' elite.
Santos De Jesus catered the parties of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra while making a name for himself among Palm Springs’ elite.
Explore Palm Springs: Palm Springs Water Company
Alvah Hicks, a master carpenter by trade, acquired the Palm Springs Water Company in 1927 until selling in 1961 to the Desert Water Agency.
Alvah Hicks, a master carpenter by trade, acquired the Palm Springs Water Company in 1927 until selling in 1961 to the Desert Water Agency.
Explore Palm Springs: Johnny Weissmuller
The Olympic swimmer enjoyed visiting Palm Springs where he was more recognized for his lead role in the film, Tarzan the Ape Man.
Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller enjoyed visiting Palm Springs where he was more recognized for his role in the film, “Tarzan the Ape Man”.
Explore Palm Springs: El Mirador Hotel Becomes an Army Hospital
The U.S. government invested money to convert the elegant El Mirador Hotel in Palm Springs into an army hospital for wounded World War II soldiers.
The U.S. government invested money to convert the El Mirador Hotel in Palm Springs into an army hospital for wounded World War II soldiers.
Explore Palm Springs: Della Lindley
An abandoned Southern Pacific Railway boxcar became a temporary school for 17 students, who excelled thanks to the efforts of one special teacher.
An abandoned Southern Pacific Railway boxcar became a temporary school for 17 students, who excelled thanks to the efforts of Della Lindley.
Explore Palm Springs: Harriet Cody
She helped begin a movement of significant pioneer women who were responsible for creating a community that later became a world-renowned winter resort.
Harriet Cody helped begin a movement of significant pioneer women who created a community that later became a world-class destination.