The Desert Plays begun by Garnet Holme in 1921 performed in an outdoor theatre in Tahquitz Canyon held at sunset to offset the heat of the day.
Explore Palm Springs: Los Compadres Riding Club
Harris Posey, the new manager at the brand-new Bullock’s Department Store, and a young employee, Ernie Dunlevie decided to organize a club of local horseback riders.
Harris Posey, the new manager at the brand-new Bullock’s Department Store, and a young employee, organized The Los Compadres, a local horseback riding club.
Explore Palm Springs: Street Names
Prior to 1930, many of the names of the streets in Palm Springs reflected the agricultural roots of the village, while others connect to the city's history.
Prior to 1930, many of the names of the streets in Palm Springs reflected the agricultural roots of the village, while others connect to the city’s history.
Explore Palm Springs: What Was the “Palm Springs Label?”
A style, referred to as the “Palm Springs Label,” emerged in the 1950s incorporating the best of domestic and imported designs in women’s clothing all tailored to the desert’s climate.
A style, referred to as the “Palm Springs Label,” emerged in the 1950s incorporating the best of domestic and imported designs in women’s clothing.
Explore Palm Springs: Airport” Designed for Passengers”
Architect Donald Wexler was just 37 in 1961 when voters approved a bond to purchase 600 acres of tribal land to build the Palm Springs Municipal Airport.
Architect Donald Wexler was just 37 in 1961 when voters approved a bond to purchase 600 acres of tribal land to build the Palm Springs Airport.
Explore Palm Springs: Hillside Living
In 1961, development began on Southridge in Palm Springs featuring a 33-foot-wide, lighted palm lined roadway at a 17 percent gradient on the hillside above Araby Cove in the Santa Rosa foothills.
In 1961, development began on Southridge in Palm Springs featuring a 33-foot-wide, lighted palm-lined roadway on the hillside above Araby Cove.
Explore Palm Springs: Plaza Theatre
Adoring fans lined Palm Canyon Drive in 1936 waiting for the stars to arrive for the premiere of the film, Camille.
Adoring fans lined Palm Canyon Drive in 1936 waiting for the stars to arrive for the premiere of the film, “Camille” at Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs.
Explore Palm Springs: Women’s Suffrage
In the village of Palm Springs, the women's suffrage amendment took root as Desert Inn owner Nellie Coffman staffed the voting precinct.
In the village of Palm Springs, the women’s suffrage amendment took root as Desert Inn owner Nellie Coffman staffed the precinct.
Explore Palm Springs: World War II Hospital
Soldiers injured in the Pacific Theater could recover in the warm, sunny and dry climate of Palm Springs.
Soldiers injured in the Pacific Theater could recover in the warm, sunny and dry climate of Palm Springs at the former El Mirador Hotel.
Explore Palm Springs: Dinah Shore Builds in the Desert
Dinah Shore and George Montgomery built their first desert home in 1952 located in the old Movie Colony neighborhood of Palm Springs.
Dinah Shore and George Montgomery built their first desert home in 1952 located in the old Movie Colony neighborhood of Palm Springs.