A Bert's Eye View - Palm Springs Modernism, History and much More

Joshua Tree National Park is a world-famous attraction for its beauty and uniqueness. We're lucky that it is practically in our backyard!

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Tired of the heat? Do what I do and spend a day at the top of the tram on Mt. San Jacinto. You might even need to bring a sweatshirt!

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The Tennis District has something for everyone. Apartments, condos, historic inns, homes, and great dining opportunities. We explore one of the older neighborhoods in Palm Springs in this episode.

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The Base at 29Palms has a long history from native lands, to glider training, to a school for the newest technology. Check out what this desolate and remote location is all about.

Some of the music in this podcast is John Philip Sousa's compositions played by the Marine Band. Sousa's music is all in the public domain, and these Marine Band recordings are shared by them on the Internet.

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Perhaps the oldest neighborhood in Palm Springs. People who live outside Old Las Palmas call it that. Residents of Old Las Palmas simply call it Las Palmas. By any name, this is a great neighborhood to explore by bike or on foot.

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The House of Tomorrow, featured in magazine spreads and on postcards, sits in a quiet neighborhood in the city. Here's a brief look at its history!

The house is usually open for tours during Modernism Week. If you'd like to drive by, the address is 1350 Ladera Circle.

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Palm Springs comes alive this summer with XOXO Palm Springs, a new citywide festival showcasing the creativity, stories, and artistic spirit that define our desert community. For twelve days, the city transforms into an open‑air cultural playground — from theaters and galleries to historic landmarks, boutique hotels, and outdoor stages.

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It's fitting that a town known for its love of cars (Remember the podcast about the Avanti?) has two monuments to car culture bookending the city.

The Desert Hand Car Wash is located at 645 S. Palm Canyon. The Circle K gas station is at 2796 N. Palm Canyon.

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Palm Springs is hosting a special centennial celebration of Marilyn Monroe's birthday! Come celebrate our attempt at setting a world record!

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Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week starts in a few days. Join me at a new (soon-to-be-favorite) restaurant and try one of their signature menu items without breaking the bank!

Make a reservation at http://VisitGreaterPalmSprings.com/restaurant-week

and you'll donate a $1 to FIND food bank.

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Noel Clarke had a vision in the 1950s. We take a look at what remains of what he tried to build. The Ranch Club is where the DAP complex is now on Vista Chino and Sunrise. The housing development is between Sunrise and White Water and Vista Chino and San Rafael.

The image accompanying this episode features a restored Hugh Kaptur-designed home in Ranch Club Estates.

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Palm Springs has always had a calming effect on visitors and residents. Join me in exploring the Zen of the city.

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Casa Cody Inn is the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs. If walls could talk, the Inn's structures could tell stories that enchant, delight, and amuse. Join me as we look at 100 years of hosting at Casa Cody Inn.

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Twin Palms, at the south end of Palm Springs was the first modernist development tract in the city. Discover this neighbohood and what makes it special.

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How do those of us who live here all year deal with the summer heat? Listen to find out...

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90 years old this year and still vibrant, an important part of Palm Springs city life. The story of La Plaza and how it came to be.

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Join me as we take a deeper look into the Palm Springs City Historic Designation system. What is eligible? What does it mean? Is your favorite building protected?

For a complete list of historic sites, visit the Palm Springs City Planning Department pages at this link:

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Once an exclusive hillside estate, The Willows is a retreat where every room, every step on every path is steeped in history.

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