The car scene here differs from most in that the Coachella Valley has a high concentration of well-preserved vintage automobiles.
Desert Dreamers 8: The Crooners
We celebrate some of the legendary singers who put down roots and gave Palm Springs its enduring celebrity cachet.
Explore Palm Springs: Cornelia White House
What was the first hotel built in Palm Springs in 1914 became the home of Cornelia White.
Originally constructed in 1893 from railroad ties, the Cornelia White House continues to be living part of Palm Springs history.
Explore Palm Springs: Trailer Parks
At the height of their popularity, there were 32 trailer parks in Greater Palm Springs.
Over 30 trailer parks were located throughout Greater Palm Springs during the height of trailer park popularity in the 1950s and ‘60s.
Wash On By
Cruise along Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage, and you’ll spot the pink elephant sign for Rancho Super Car Wash near the intersection of Indian Trail.
Explore Palm Springs: Celebrate the Cactus
Chester “Cactus Slim” and Patricia Moorten brought new reverence to the desert plant with their botanical garden.
The original summer survivor in the desert is the cactus. Chester “Cactus Slim” and Patricia Moorten elevated its presence to an art form in Palm Springs.
Brokeback Fountain
The kinetic water sculpture created by artist David Morris was born out of a 1988 decree from then-mayor Sonny Bono for public art.
The Rainmaker Fountain was born out of a 1988 decree from then-mayor Sonny Bono for public art, and sits in Frances Stevens Park on the brink of Uptown Palm Springs.
Explore Palm Springs: First Trip on the Tram
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway made history on Sept. 12, 1963.
The first inaugural trip of the Palm Springs Tram was made on Sept. 12, 1963 after the anticipated date of completion, Aug. 3, was delayed.
Explore Palm Springs: Alexander Construction Company
Daniel Palmer and William Krisel designed the city's first mass housing tract.
In the summer of 1959, the Alexander Construction Company brought its successful formula for building residential homes to Palm Springs.
The Wild West That Never Was
With their shitkickers, six guns, and 10-gallon hats, the early denizens of Palm Springs lived out their cow-punching fantasies.
The Western mythos of Palm Springs was an invention. Those who created and perpetrated this fantasy loved riding horses and loved the beauty and wildness of the desert.