Constructed in 1884, the McCallum Adobe is the oldest building still standing in Palm Springs. It was moved to its current site in the 1950s.
Explore Palm Springs: Santos De Jesus
He catered the parties of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra while making a name for himself among Palm Springs' elite.
Santos De Jesus catered the parties of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra while making a name for himself among Palm Springs’ elite.
Explore Palm Springs: Johnny Weissmuller
The Olympic swimmer enjoyed visiting Palm Springs where he was more recognized for his lead role in the film, Tarzan the Ape Man.
Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller enjoyed visiting Palm Springs where he was more recognized for his role in the film, “Tarzan the Ape Man”.
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.
Explore Palm Springs: Harriet Cody
She helped begin a movement of significant pioneer women who were responsible for creating a community that later became a world-renowned winter resort.
Harriet Cody helped begin a movement of significant pioneer women who created a community that later became a world-class destination.
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 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: First Sign of Water
John McCallum was the first to bring water to the desert by constructing a stone-lined ditch that brought water from Tahquitz Canyon to his ranch.
John McCallum was the first to bring water to the desert by constructing a stone-lined ditch that brought water from Tahquitz Canyon to his ranch.
Explore Palm Springs: Big Jim Maynard
At 6-foot-6 and 300+ pounds, his wild adventures and kind demeanor made him larger than life after moving to Palm Springs.
Jim Maynard was extra large. At 6-foot-6 and 300+ pounds, his wild adventures and kind demeanor made him larger than life after moving to Palm Springs.
Explore Palm Springs: Bavarian Beer Festival
Began in 1952 when the El Mirador Hotel reopened under the ownership of Ray Ryan.
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