Made of galvanized steel, the M.H. Whittier Water Tower was originally constructed more than a century ago in 1921 on a date farm in Indio.
Lasting Impression: ‘An Important Link’
Palm Springs Art Museum has acquired a painting by artist George Brandriff depicting a scene, circa 1920, of the controversial Section 14 in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Art Museum has acquired a painting by artist George Brandriff depicting a scene, circa 1920, from Section 14 in Palm Springs.
Lasting Impression: Festival of Lights
One of the biggest holiday light parades in Southern California, the Festival of Lights transforms Palm Canyon Drive into a glittery wonderland.
One of the biggest holiday light parades in Southern California, the Festival of Lights changes Palm Canyon Drive into a glittery wonderland.
Lasting Impression: Cavanagh Adobe
The Cavanagh Adobe is one of the oldest such homes still standing in the Coachella Valley, dating back to 1922 in Indian Wells.
The Cavanagh Adobe is one of the oldest such homes still standing in the Coachella Valley, dating back to 1922 in Indian Wells.
Lasting Impression: El Mirador Tower
The 68-foot-tall Spanish revival tower was originally constructed as part of the glamorous El Mirador Hotel.
Opened in 1927, the glamorous El Mirador Hotel included a 68-foot-tall Spanish revival tower that was rebuilt in 1989 following a fire.
Lasting Impression: Rainmaker
Created by artist David Morris, the fountain was born out of a 1988 decree from then-mayor Sonny Bono for public art.
Created by David Morris, the Rainmaker fountain was born out of a 1988 decree from then-mayor Sonny Bono for public art in Palm Springs.
Lasting Impression: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Venturing to the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is more than just a means of cooling off.
Venturing to the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is more than just a way to cool off. It’s a celebration of nearly 60 years of history.
Lasting Impression: House of Tomorrow
After six years on the market, the former Elvis Presley Honeymoon Hideaway was recently purchased for $2.6 million by a buyer who plans to fully restore the property to its 1960s roots.
The former Elvis Presley Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs was recently purchased by a buyer who plans to restore the 1960s property.
Lasting Impression: Andreas Canyon
Andreas Canyon abounds with flora that usually offer splashes of color in the spring thanks to the nourishing Andreas Creek that flows through the area.
Andreas Canyon abounds with flora that usually offers splashes of color in the spring thanks to the flowing Andreas Creek.
Lasting Impression: Rancho Super Car Wash
Today, Randy Barnes and his wife, Lorraine, now own the Rancho Super Car Wash, simply known to most as the “elephant car wash.”
The giant pachyderm perched above Highway 111 has unofficially welcomed visitors — and dirty cars — to Rancho Mirage since the late 1960s.