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: 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: 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.
Life Among the Stars
In the 1960s, Palm Springs was like a version of Hollywood East featuring movie stars like William Powell, the infamous "Thin Man".
In the 1960s, Palm Springs was like a version of Hollywood East featuring movie stars like William Powell, the infamous “Thin Man”.
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.
Explore Palm Springs: Community Christmas Tree
Nellie Coffman began a tradition that made sure every child in Palm Springs was part of the city's holiday celebration at The Desert Inn.
Nellie Coffman began a tradition that made sure every child in Palm Springs was part of the city’s holiday celebration at The Desert Inn.
Making La Plaza
A determined woman and a legendary architect gave Palm Springs its village charm.
A shopping center with charming stores and popular eateries, La Plaza has been the heart and soul of downtown Palm Springs for 84 years.
Explore Palm Springs: Ruby’s Dunes
A celebrity hangout on Palm Canyon Drive thanks to Frank Sinatra encouraging his friends to join him at the Palm Springs restaurant.
Ruby’s Dunes became a celebrity hangout thanks to Frank Sinatra encouraging his friends to join him at the Palm Springs restaurant.
Explore Palm Springs: La Plaza and Harry J. Williams
The architect initially scratched the design for the shopping and entertainment center of downtown Palm Springs on the back of an envelope in the 1930s.
Architect Harry J. Williams scratched the design for La Plaza shopping center in Palm Springs on the back of an envelope in the 1930s.
Explore Palm Springs: First Sign of Water
John McCallum was the first to bring water to the desert by constructing a stone-lined ditch that brought water from Tahquitz Canyon to his ranch.
John McCallum was the first to bring water to the desert by constructing a stone-lined ditch that brought water from Tahquitz Canyon to his ranch.