In December 1945, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce proposed a daylight savings time plan to give the business district an extra hour of sunshine.
Explore Palm Springs: Cathedral City Curbs
Thanks to a joint effort of city, state, and citizen groups, Cathedral City got its sidewalks, gutters, and curbs paid for along Highway 111.
Cathedral City held a “Fiesta” in December 1950 to raise the extra money needed to construct curbs and gutters on Highway 111 to aid local businesses.
Desert Dreamers 5: The Eccentric Visionaries
There is no doubt that the limitless possibilities offered by the desert often attract the most eccentric personalities. But it would be a mistake to call them crazy. It sometimes takes a generation or two to discover the genius of a nutball.
In Desert Dreamers 5, there is no doubt that the limitless possibilities offered by the desert often attract the most eccentric personalities.
Explore Palm Springs: Equestrian Field Club
Horseback riding dominated the early history of Palm Springs among a wealth of outdoor activities.
Explore Palm Springs: Bavarian Beer Festival
Began in 1952 when the El Mirador Hotel reopened under the ownership of Ray Ryan.
Explore Palm Springs: College of the Desert
October 1958 judging produces name for Palm Desert campus.
Explore Palm Springs: Welcome New Fire Truck
The Palm Springs Fire Department welcomed a new Mack fire truck to the lineup in September 1940.
Explore Palm Springs: Selling A View
Developer John Robertson had visions of grandeur in selling prime downtown land in 1936, but the plan just suddenly disappeared.
Explore Palm Springs: War of Wages
The Palm Springs City Council ordered an “Iron Curtain” requiring communication to stop between city employees and the press.
