The Palm Springs headquarters of the City National Bank of Beverly Hills was called “one of the most dramatic structures to rise in Southern California.”
Explore Palm Springs: Concrete Screen Block
Ron and Barbara Marshall’s book, Concrete Screen Block: The Power of Pattern, recounts the fascinating story of concrete screen block and following the trend to Palm Springs.
Ron and Barbara Marshall’s book, “Concrete Screen Block: The Power of Pattern”, tells the trend of concrete screen block and following it to Palm Springs.
Explore Palm Springs: The Chi Chi
The Chi Chi was wildly successful under Irwin Schuman, drawing such stars as Nat King Cole, Milton Berle, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.
The Chi Chi was wildly successful under Irwin Schuman, drawing such stars as Nat King Cole, Milton Berle, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.
Explore Palm Springs: Frank Bogert
Even before he became mayor of Palm Springs, Bogert was the real deal comboy and promoted the city's western atmosphere.
Even before he became mayor of Palm Springs, Frank Bogert was the real deal comboy and promoted the city’s western atmosphere.
Explore Palm Springs: Jimmy Van Heusen
The guy who wrote the music for Frank Sinatra's hits may also be responsible for bringing Ol' Blue Eyes to the desert.
Jimmy Van Heusen, the guy who wrote the music for Frank Sinatra’s hits, may also be responsible for bringing Ol’ Blue Eyes to the desert.
Explore Palm Springs: Tommy Tomson
The pioneer of pool design left his mark in Greater Palm Springs at Shadow Mountain Club and the iconic piano-shaped pool for Frank Sinatra.
Tommy Tomson, the pioneer of pool design, left his mark in Greater Palm Springs at Shadow Mountain Club and the iconic piano-shaped pool for Frank Sinatra.
Explore Palm Springs: Agnes Pelton
She settled in Cathedral City in 1932 and painted desert landscapes and transcendental abstractions.
Agnes Pelton settled in Cathedral City in 1932, far removed from civilization, and painted desert landscapes and transcendental abstractions.