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With all the recent attention paid to Palm Springs’ midcentury modern style in books, magazine photo shoots, commercials, and movies, you might think that most of the city’s architecturally significant buildings have been acknowledged and renovated.
The truth is that Palm Springs has dozens and dozens of significant historic properties that are hard to recognize today. Some have been added on to or “remuddled” beyond recognition, some are now crowded by other buildings, and some simply don’t allow their architectural attributes to shine. A surprising number of buildings designed by famous architects have been neglected or demolished, and others are threatened with demolition.
From "Modern Treasures: An architecture enthusiast points out a few hidden treasures in Palm Springs," Palm Springs Life November 2005. Read more and visit the Modern Treasures photo gallery.
If these walls could talk, what would they be saying? I can't help wondering that as I wait to meet the new owner of the Frank Sinatra compound in Rancho Mirage. Over the years, I'd heard stories about the wild parties held here; the famous houseguests, the goings-on. I can only wonder about the opulence inside.
From "The House He Lived In," Palm Springs Life February 1996. Read more.
Photos below from the Palm Springs Life archives.
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