In 1978, after leaving the White House, Gerald and Betty Ford built a house in Thunderbird Country Club next door to his good friend, Leonard Firestone.
Explore Palm Springs: Parking Games
Free lot proposed in December 1945 behind where Woody's Burgers now stands
In December 1945, a large parking lot capable of storing 250 cars was proposed at the intersection of Andreas Road and Indian Avenue in Palm Springs.
Explore Palm Springs: ‘Camille’ Premieres at Plaza Theatre
Star Greta Garbo reportedly sneaks in balcony to watch film
On Dec. 12, 1936, the Plaza Theatre opened its doors for the first time with the worldwide premier of now classic motion picture, Camille.
Explore Palm Springs: Willows Historic Inn Beginnings
Pair of villas secure amazing perch on San Jacinto mountains overlooking Palm Springs.
What would become the Willows Historic Inn and the adjoining Bishop House in Palm Springs began with Roland Bishop, founder of the Nabisco Company.
Explore Palm Springs: Thanksgiving at the Palm Springs Tennis Club
Muriel Bering gives the club a French flair for the holiday
On Thanksgiving Day 1952, Palm Springs Tennis Club members and their guests were astonished to see the club transformed into a glittering French picture.
Explore Palm Springs: Eisenhower Medical Center
W. Clarke Swanson's passing spurs creation of hospital
The story of the creation of Eisenhower Medical Center begins on the golf course at Thunderbird Country Club in 1961.
Explore Palm Springs: Mayor Charlie Farrell
Takes back his resignation after hearing from voters, businesses, and city council
Charles Farrell rescinded his resignation from days earlier to be unanimously elected as mayor by the Palm Springs City Council.
Paisans!
Frank Sinatra collected dozens of friends along the way. But it wasn’t always nice ’n’ easy.
While Frank Sinatra could claim to have hundreds of “friends,” there were levels to the meaning.
Explore Palm Springs: Where Tyler’s Burgers Now Sits
Architect Harry Williams designed the gas station
The historic La Plaza located in downtown Palm Springs was one of the first multi-use shopping centers in Southern California.
Genius at Play
A book exposes the naked truth of Einstein’s desert idylls.
Filled with rare images from the archives of generous sources, Einstein Dreamt Here recounts the estate’s entertaining past, including Nobel prize winner Albert Einstein.