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.
Explore Palm Springs: El Mirador Hotel Becomes an Army Hospital
The U.S. government invested money to convert the elegant El Mirador Hotel in Palm Springs into an army hospital for wounded World War II soldiers.
The U.S. government invested money to convert the El Mirador Hotel in Palm Springs into an army hospital for wounded World War II soldiers.
Cool Runnings
They all screamed for ice cream when Bella Roy came to town.
In 1952, Bella Roy realized a mobile ice cream vending business would be an ideal venture to launch in the burgeoning Coachella Valley.
Explore Palm Springs: Della Lindley
An abandoned Southern Pacific Railway boxcar became a temporary school for 17 students, who excelled thanks to the efforts of one special teacher.
An abandoned Southern Pacific Railway boxcar became a temporary school for 17 students, who excelled thanks to the efforts of Della Lindley.
Life Among the Stars
In the 1960s, Palm Springs was like a version of Hollywood East featuring movie stars like William Powell, the infamous "Thin Man".
In the 1960s, Palm Springs was like a version of Hollywood East featuring movie stars like William Powell, the infamous “Thin Man”.
Architectural Alliance
A pair of developers joined forces with architect Richard Harrison to create the fairway cottages at Shadow Mountain Club in Palm Desert.
A pair of developers joined forces with architect Richard Harrison to create the fairway cottages at Shadow Mountain Club in Palm Desert.
Explore Palm Springs: Ruby’s Dunes
A celebrity hangout on Palm Canyon Drive thanks to Frank Sinatra encouraging his friends to join him at the Palm Springs restaurant.
Ruby’s Dunes became a celebrity hangout thanks to Frank Sinatra encouraging his friends to join him at the Palm Springs restaurant.
Explore Palm Springs: Summer Baseball
During the 1930s and '40s, America's pastime brought a welcome diversion from the summer heat and slowdown in Palm Springs.
During the 1930s and ’40s, summer baseball brought a welcome diversion from the summer heat and slowdown in Palm Springs.
Explore Palm Desert: Shadow Mountain Resort
A unique figure-eight pool highlighted the Palm Desert retreat including high dives, water slides, and a view of the Santa Rosa mountains.
A unique figure-eight pool highlighted the Shadow Mountain Resort including high dives, water slides, and a view of the Santa Rosa mountains.
Explore Palm Springs: Los Compadres Riding Club
Harris Posey, the new manager at the brand-new Bullock’s Department Store, and a young employee, Ernie Dunlevie decided to organize a club of local horseback riders.
Harris Posey, the new manager at the brand-new Bullock’s Department Store, and a young employee, organized The Los Compadres, a local horseback riding club.
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