If you come into town via Highway 10 you will pass right by one of our modern landmarks which also happens to be the Palm Springs Official Visitor Center, it was once the Tramway Gas Station designed by Albert Frey and Robson Chambers. Be sure to stop in and pick up a map of mid-century homes and businesses. Also, The company I work with Greater Palm Springs Realty has a great Mid-century modern website. The link below will take you to a self-guided tour of some of the deserts best examples of Mid-century modern architecture.
http://www.midcenturypalmsprings.com/palm-springs-tour-of-midcentury-architecture.php
The Kaufmann House, in Palm Springs was designed by Richard Neutra in 1946. It was one of
the last domestic projects conducted by the architect, but it is also arguably one of his most famous homes
This Butterfly roof home is one of the most sought after styles of the Alexander Construction Company
Alexander Homes
Bob and George Alexander were builders of approximately 2,500 homes in the desert. They worked with William Krisel a talented young architect. The homes ranged in size from 1,200 square foot tract homes to large custom homes. There are several noted neighborhoods such as Twin Palms, Racquet Club Estates, Las Palmas that are host to many of the homes.
Great article on Alexander Homes: http://www.eichlernetwork.com/article/alexander-homes
Palm Springs Visitors Center
2901 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs 760-778-8418
Each year Palm Springs hosts an amazing week of tours, lectures, and show of mid-century modern architecture, products and services. The convention itself has all kinds of great things to see and buy; furniture, art, jewelry, clothing, pottery, etc.
For more information: http://www.modernismweek.com/
Looking to Buy a home or condo?
For more information (760) 880-5888 or my website: http://deserthousesales.com/
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jane and I'm with Dwellable.
I was looking for blogs about the Racquet Club Estates in Palm Springs to share on our site and I came across your post...If you're open to it, shoot me an email at jane(at)dwellable(dot)com.
Hope to hear from you!
Jane
I’ve always found the mid-century modern spots in Palm Springs really interesting, especially how much of the original design detail is still preserved in places like the old Tramway Gas Station turned Visitor Center. Having a self-guided map makes it easier to explore at your own pace without missing hidden gems around the desert.
ReplyDeleteWhen I visited, I used a luxury house rental in Palm Springs which made it convenient to stay closer to some of the neighborhoods with the best examples of the architecture, and it fit well with just driving around and exploring the area casually.