Historical Walking Tour – The Heart of the City

This is a walking tour done by the Palm Springs Historical Society.  It is a two hour docent led walk through downtown Palm Springs.  Hear tales of illustrious forward-thinking women who created a premier resort destination out of the barren desert. On this path, a veritable Museum of Architectural styles. See our oldest adobe building (1884), our first Modernist hotel (1923), the nation’s first multi-use shopping center in a Spanish Colonial Revival design (1936), and impressive Midcentury Modern structures. The glamour of yesteryear continues today in our new upscale development called “The Block”. Outdoor art abounds with paintings, art installations, and sculptures, including the stunning 26 ft. tall “Forever Marilyn”, still causing a stir as a beguiling symbol of our celebrity history.    

Cecile Hall will be the docent for this tour.  She is fabulous.  A former script write and teacher with a deep knowledge of the area.  There is a charge for this – but we do get a discounted rate of $35 vs the normal $40 charge.  These walking tours sell out during modernism week within minutes.  Any questions, email Shirl Donahue.  To sign up – 

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