Palm Springs Modernism - A Bert's Eye View

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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Walt Disney spent a lot of time in Palm Springs, calling it his "happy place".

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The history of the first grand luxury hotel in Palm Springs.

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A quick look at the history of some of the street names in Palm Springs, California.

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The history of (no)motels and motor court hotels in Palm Springs.

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We explore the history of the four airport locations in Palm Springs!

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Women who shaped Palm Springs in the early days.

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Part 2 of the women who helped shape Palm Springs.

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