On Sept. 12, 1963, 400 dignitaries came from all over the world to be part of the inaugural ride of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Explore Palm Springs: Nightclubs Spruce Up for 1950-51 Season
Chi Chi adds the glamorous Starlight Room
In August of 1950, many Palm Springs restaurateurs and business owners announced major improvements they had made to their restaurants and nightclubs during the summer.
Explore Palm Springs: Fire Destroys El Mirador Hotel
Despite destruction, Desert Regional Hospital rebuilds tower, lobby
An early morning blaze lit up the desert sky on July 26, 1989, destroying the historic El Mirador Hotel and tower.
Explore Palm Springs: Beating the Heat Before Air Conditioning
Early starts, waiting for the sun to set
Summers in Palm Springs before air conditioning meant finding creative ways to try and stay cool.
Explore Palm Springs: Summer Baseball 1948
Field Club drew crowds to watch America's pastime
Summer baseball was an important pastime for villagers in early Palm Springs, who were too busy during the winter season to have time for recreation.
Explore Palm Springs: Shadow Mountain Club
Cliff Henderson was a founding father of Palm Desert.
The Shadow Mountain Club became a sought after address where members could enjoy the desert lifestyle in a country club setting.
Explore Palm Springs: Real Estate Boom of 1880s
Railroad would end where Smoke Tree Ranch is today
The Colorado Desert settlements of Palm Springs, Palmdale and the Garden of Eden were part of a real estate boom that reverberated across the state between 1880 and 1889.
Explore Palm Springs: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Dream built on idea of feeling cool peaks of Mt. San Jacinto
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway began as a dream to view the Coachella Valley from the cool peaks of Mt. San Jacinto.
Explore Palm Springs: Fireman’s Fish Fry
Tradition continues today to show support for local firefighters
Since the inaugural Palm Springs Fireman’s Fish Fry in June 1931, Palm Springs has annually supported its local fire fighters.
Explore Palm Springs: City Becomes Democratic Hub in 1964 Election
Local residents played an active part in party politics
Democratic voters made a significant gain in numbers in 1964, prompting Palm Springs to become a base to generate support for President Lyndon B. Johnson.