Robson Chambers Restoration Saves Undersung Part of Palm Springs History

The historic 1946 residence was restored to its former glory by an ambitious Palm Springs couple during the pandemic.

Ronald Ahrens Current PSL, History, Modernism

For Carlos Serrao and Monica May, the COVID-19 pandemic presented a window of opportunity. Freelance photographers of the top rank, Serrao and May travel far and wide on shoots for corporate and editorial clients. After the lockdown started three years ago, they oversaw the tricky rehabilitation of the 1946 Robson Chambers Residence in Palm Springs.

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50 Moments That Shaped Greater Palm Springs

Since the Southern Pacific Railroad put down tracks in the desert, pioneers and visionaries have been working hard to make Greater Palm Springs the idyllic destination the world knows today.

Steven Biller Current PSL, History

Greater Palm Springs has a history as rich as its beauty. Here’s are 50 scene-shifting moments that made the desert a sweet spot in SoCal.

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Whoa Nellie

A century ago, “Mother” Nellie Coffman single-handedly made Palm Springs a visitor destination — but don’t bother looking for landmarks honoring her in the city.

Michael Arkin Current PSL, History

A century ago, Nellie Coffman single-handedly made Palm Springs a visitor destination. But you won’t find a city landmark honoring her.