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

From one tour on a smelly London bus 20 years ago to multiple tours on board sleek, open-air double-decker buses today - we've learned a lot about creating tours as part of the Modernism Week experience!

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Designed right here in Palm Springs in 1961. The Studebaker Avanti, a true midcentury classic, lives on in the hearts of collectors and enthusiasts!

Thank you to Gary Gand for the image of his gold 1963 Studebaker Avanti.

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Live on island time in the desert as we explore Tiki culture today and its roots, and find why Tiki was and is so popular in Palm Springs.

This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠...

Tom O'Donnell, oilman, visionary, and philanthropist, had a profound impact on Palm Springs' early history and growth.

To see the 2002 episode with Huell Howser touring the O'Donnell house, copy and paste this link into your browser:

https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2002/09/27/odonnel-house-palm-springs-week-36/

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There are numerous rumors circulating about Palm Springs—everything from Marilyn Monroe's house to Thomas O'Donnell's crypt above the golf course. We're looking for the truth in this episode!

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With one of the highest ratios of swimming pools to population, we take a look at the history and attractions of pools in Palm Springs.

This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.

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The Palm Springs Art Museum opened in its present location and building almost 50 years ago. We delve into its history today.

This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.

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Poolside Gossip, the 1970 photo that has come to symbolize Palm Springs and the desert lifestyle. This is the story of how that photo came to be!

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It's been almost three decades since Ol' Blue Eyes passed away. But his presence here in the Valley is as strong as when he lived and entertained here. In this episode, I take a look at when Frank came to Palm Springs and his impact as a celebrity and philanthropist in the Valley.

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This is an episode about resilience and calm in the face of adversity, and a part of Palm Springs' history that should not be forgotten. I interview Miss Thelma, a (nearly) lifelong Palm Springs resident who was impacted by the removal of homes on Section 14 - an unpleasant time in Palm Springs history.

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For more than 50 years, the Desert Circus celebrated Palm Springs' love for horses and riding through the desert with an annual festival. Parades, car races, pageants, all to raise money for charity.

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The five fire stations in Palm Springs all have an interesting history - we take a look! From the very first Fire Hall on Palm Canyon to the most recent - an odd conversion of a structure in the south part of the city.

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Spanish Colonial Architecture becomes the predominant architectural influence in Palm Springs before Modernism! If you live in California, look around - shopping centers, homes, commercial buildings - the style's influence is everywhere!

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We look at William Charles Tanner, artist and designer of many of the early 20th-century Palm Springs buildings.

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Alvah Hicks, entrpreneur, designer and builder made a big impact on early Palm Springs.

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The impact of land and cattle baron Prescott T. Stevens, Palm Springs pioneer, developer, and builder of the El Mirador hotel.

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Moorten Botanical Garden, a mainstay in Palm Springs for 70 years!

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A look at the architectural style changes in Palm Springs from before World War II to after, and the start of the Midcentury Modern movement.

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Downtown Palm Springs has a lot of empty, buildable lots. We look at some of the history in this podcast.

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