In the June/July/August 1947 edition of the Villager, the social columnist reported that the famous songwriters, composer, Jerome Kern and lyricist, Oscar Hammerstein were guests for breakfast at The Desert Inn Coffee Shop.
Together and separately they wrote many of the favorite songs that were popular throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Other stars that reportedly enjoyed the open air café of The Desert Inn Coffee Shop during that hot and dry summer were Gloria Swanson and Herbert Marshall.
Footwear designer, George Brent supposedly named the newest shoe in his collection, “The Desert Breeze” because of the hours he pleasantly spent at The Desert Inn Coffee Shop patio in the heart of downtown Palm Springs watching the world walk by.
There are a multitude of ways to Explore Palm Springs, which turned 75 in 2013.
One of the more intriguing methods is by exploring Palm Springs history.
The Palm Springs Historical Society will share a weekly story whose time and place corresponds with today.
The Palm Springs Historical Society is located at 221 S. Palm Canyon Drive.
Visit www.pshistoricalsociety.org for more information.