Mid-century popular culture In the early 1950s the Kefauver Committee hearings on organized crime took place in 14 U.S. cities, including – and especially – in Las Vegas. Read more…
Vintage mid-century collectibles If you’re in the market for repurposed memorabilia and vintage collectibles, then you’ve come to the right place. Read more…
300 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United States
View More DetailsMid-century modern architects Taking a page from Hollywood’s playbook – and its Walk of Fame – in 1992 the city of Palm Springs began honoring those whose contributions and presence… Read more…
Mid-century furniture & collectibles Permanently Closed, May, 2020 What happens when a movie set decorator and a certified antique Appraiser open a shop? You get Filmgo Sales, one of the most… Read more…
Mid-century & vintage antiques Here’s an antique store your grandmother might feel at home in that’s brimming with reasonably priced second hand items such as home furnishings, accessories, jewelry, art,… Read more…
Mid-century modern home design This large commercial & residential design showroom features all the latest in modernist home renovation and decoration materials. Read more…
Various Addresses, Palm Springs, CA, United States
View More DetailsMid-century/desert modern buildings Vacation rentals abound in the Coachella Valley and condos are a great option if you’re planning to stay for more than a week at a time. Read more…
Various locations, Palm Springs, CA, United States
View More DetailsMid-century modern tours There are multiple tours and tour operators in Palm Springs, most of whom offer walks around neighborhoods featuring mid-century modern architecture. Read more…
241 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States
View More DetailsMid-century buildings Built in 1954 for the famed Holsum Bakery, this historic property is actually comprised of 3 separate yet connected buildings and was completely renovated in 2004 when it… Read more…
1325 North Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States
View More DetailsMid-century modern buildings The Palm Mortuary & Cemetery dates back to the 1920s and has seven locations in southern Nevada. Read more…
Palm Springs, CA, United States
View More DetailsVintage diners & restaurants With the shuttering or bulldozing of iconic restaurants and diners over the years, like Don the Beachcomber, Huddle’s Springs and the Town & Country Restaurant, only a… Read more…
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI, United States
View More DetailsThe 1960s was a period of rapid growth for the hospitality industry in Honolulu. Read more…
Vintage apparel & housewares Martin’s Mart is a true “thrift store.” Nothing fancy or repurposed here, just a genuine place to find nice vintage, gently used clothing and housewares at… Read more…
Vintage mid-century fashion Many Vancouver vintage clothing stores have come and gone over the years but True Value Vintage has endured as one of the first and best places for… Read more…
Various locations, Vancouver, BC, Canada
View More DetailsMid-century modern tours There are a handful of decent modernism tours in Vancouver and a couple of great resources if you’d rather go the self-guided route. Read more…
Various locations, Vancouver, BC, Canada
View More DetailsMid-century modern buildings & art There are over 20 branches of the Vancouver Public Library with only a handful from the mid-century still serving their original function and one, the former… Read more…
Vintage fashion and more The thrift store to end all thrift stores, the majority of Goodwill Hawaii’s vintage merchandise – which includes retro furniture, housewares and some really great vintage… Read more…
Sunmor, Palm Springs, CA, United States
View More DetailsMid-century modern neighborhoods Located directly west of the Palm Springs International Airport and roughly bordered by E. Andreas Rd. to the South, E. Read more…
Multiple locations, Palm Springs
View More DetailsMidcentury Modern Tours If you like the idea of taking a midcentury modern driving tour of Palm Springs’ timeless architecture but would rather go at your own pace, you can… Read more…
43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA, United States
View More DetailsDesert modernist buildings Located in the Coachella Valley‘s central community of Palm Desert, the College of the Desert is well worth the 30 minute (or less) drive from Palm Springs… Read more…
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United States
View More DetailsMid-century modern buildings Established as the Nevada Southern University in 1957, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus boasts well over a dozen handsome mid-century modern buildings, and although the… Read more…
Mid-century/contemporary furniture If you don’t mind owning a knock-off, Rove Concepts could save you a lot of money. Read more…
1148 East Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA, United States
View More DetailsMid-century/desert modern houses Designed in 1947 by noted modernist architect E. Read more…
1111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
View More DetailsMid-century modern buildings On the north side of West Hastings Street’s 1100 block, downtown, just past the Guinness Tower, sit three mid-century buildings constructed in the 1960s-70s by developer R.C.… Read more…
80-225 U.S. Highway 111, Indio, CA, United States
View More DetailsRetro Roadside Attractions If you’re looking for a unique retro roadside attraction within driving distance of Palm Springs (35 minutes East on Hwy 111), consider Shields Date Garden. Read more…
Mid-century modern furniture PERMANENTLY CLOSED Established in 1984, Metropolitan Home was one of Vancouver’s very first stores to specialize in vintage mid-century modern furniture & home decor and is still at the… Read more…
PERMANENTLY CLOSED Mid-century & vintage collectibles Rows and rows of glass display cases filled with mid-century curiosities is what’s waiting for you at this busy antique store. Read more…
Midcentury and Modern Decor This playful downtown showroom features a mix of Midcentury and Modern furnishings, lighting, home accessories and more. Read more…