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Mid-century/googie buildings Housed in what used to be the Tramway Enco Gas Station, designed by noted modernist architects Albert Frey and Robson C. Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses The Alexander Construction Company (run by father & son team, George & Robert) almost single handedly changed the face of Palm Springs between 1955-1965, building nearly 2,500 post… Read more…

Mid-century architecture museums One of our favorite buildings, The Palm Springs Art Museum‘s Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion, started off as a bank in 1961; the Santa Fe Federal… Read more…

Mid-century modern events As far as annual celebrations of all things mid-century modern go, Palm Springs Modernism Week is not to be missed. Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern homes Not technically in Palm Springs, but two towns over in Rancho Mirage, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the former Annenberg Estate; a 200 acre property… Read more…

Mid-century/googie buildings The wacky architectural stylings of Googie can be defined by its Atomic Age-inspired geometric shapes, exaggerated rooflines and generous use of glass. Read more…

Streamline moderne houses Resembling an ocean liner beached on the desert mountainside, the “ship of the desert” was designed by Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson in 1936 as a winter retreat… Read more…

Mid-century bank buildings Dotting south Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Camino Parocela stand a handful of elegant mid-century buildings that, in their day, represented the majesty of finance and… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern buildings Although not located in Palm Springs proper, we have to give a shout out to the Hotel Lautner; a mid-century modern enthusiast’s dream accommodation situated in the… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern buildings The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was called the “eighth wonder of the world” when it opened in 1963, a major feat of engineering which took nearly 15… Read more…

Mid-century modern tours For a quick, comprehensive and fun tour of desert modernism at its best, Palm Springs Mod Squad Architecture & Design Tours is perfect for those with limited time… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern buildings Originally built in an Italian monastery style, the 1947 modernist additions to the Palm Springs Tennis Club have been cited by critics as a “successful example of… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Located in the rocky northwest corner of Palm Springs, just south of Chino Canyon on the edge of the Little Tuscany neighborhood, sit half a dozen or… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses The Vista Las Palmas neighborhood began as Las Palmas Estates in the late 1950s when the Alexander Construction Co. Read more…

Tiki Culture/Polynesian Pop If you’re a Tikiphile then you won’t want to miss “Tiki Caliente,” an annual 4 day event that brings the hip vibe of cool island living to the… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses On (or adjacent to) N. Sunnyview Drive. between Simms and E. Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Located northeast of the Palm Springs International Airport, the El Rancho Vista Estates was the first tract of homes developed by noted modernist architect Donald Wexler and is a… Read more…

Mid-century art museums Located at the base of Mt. San Jacinto in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, architect E. Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Prolific architect Albert Frey lived and worked in Palm Springs for over 60 years, producing more than two-hundred home and building designs and pioneering what would later… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses The Alexander Construction Company almost single handedly changed the face of Palm Springs between 1955-1965, building nearly 2,500 post & beam mid-century modern homes and doubling the city’s population… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Named for Pittsburgh department store magnate Edgar J. Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern buildings It could be said that Palm Springs was ground zero for the rapid emergence of mid-century modern civic architecture in the post-war years. Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern buildings The desert can be a spiritual place. For modernist architects William F. Cody, E. Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern buildings Hidden in plain site, many of Palm Canyon Drive’s mid-century modern commercial buildings are easy to overlook, but if you can see past the “gingerbread” of their… Read more…

Vintage lounges & bars When name-dropping the likes of Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Elizabeth Taylor or Liza Minnelli, you’re bound to raise a few eyebrows, but for local hotelier Mel… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Designed for singer, actress and television personality Dinah Shore by noted modernist architect Donald Wexler in 1964, this Old Las Palmas home may not reveal much from… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Some of Palm Springs’ most iconic and architecturally significant homes are not visible from the street; obscured by locked gates or hidden behind tall walls. Read more…

Mid-century modern buildings Through a nondescript breezeway off N. Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Once home to an apricot orchard and a dude ranch, this area was subdivided in 1952 to make way for the Deepwell Estates, a new subdivision that would… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Designed by William Krisel (Palmer & Krisel) in the early 1960s for Robert & Helene Alexander of the influential Alexander Construction Co., this luxurious family home was uniquely comprised… Read more…

Mid-century/desert modern buildings Designed by noted desert modernist architect William F. Read more…

Mid-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/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…

Mid-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…

Vintage 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…

Mid-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…

Midcentury 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…

Desert 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…

Mid-century/desert modern houses Designed in 1947 by noted modernist architect E. Read more…

Retro 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…