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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2534_the-hot-springs_Palm-Springs-CA.html
The Kausik Cahuilla are the owners of one of California's most famous hot springs. This natural resource provided them with permanent, palatable mineral waters which
were used for curing, drinking, and agriculture. It also was a direct access to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2533_the-original-palm-springs_Palm-Springs-CA.html
The warm spring here was the site of Se-Khe (Boiling Water), important village of the Kawasic Cahuilla Indians. The Spanish called it Agua Caliente (Hot Water). A stage station of that name operated from 1862 to 1876. As early as 1871 the Indians …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K6Q_frances-s-stevens-school_Palm-Springs-CA.html
Prescott T. Stevens, developer of the El Mirador Hotel, donated this site and the funds to build the Frances S. Stevens School, in memory of his wife and her interest in education. The first two rooms were completed in 1927. Katherine Finchy, who …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K4M_dr-smith-dr-peppers-office_Palm-Springs-CA.html
This small Spanish Eclectic structure was the northernmost residence in the village of Palm Springs when it was built in the 1920s. As the city grew, there was an increasing need for community services, especially along "Main Street," and Dr. Smit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K4J_plaza-theatre_Palm-Springs-CA.html
The Plaza Theatre opened in December 1936 with a screening of "Camille", a tragic love story starring Robert Taylor and Greta Garbo; actor Ralph Bellamy served as master of ceremonies for this event which attracted about 40 Hollywood celebrities. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K0F_street_Palm-Springs-CA.html
This is one of the original street markers used following the incorporation of the City of Palm Springs in 1938. Dr. J. J. Kocher and Philip Boyd, then secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, had renamed the streets in 1930 at which time Main Avenue…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZMN_oasis-hotel_Palm-Springs-CA.html
The Oasis Hotel, constructed 1923-25, contained approximately 20 units and included the Tower Building, the only three story hotel building in Palms Springs for many years.
The 40 foot tower, with its pyramidal roof, provided access to the uppe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZMM_desert-inn_Palm-Springs-CA.html
On this site in 1908, Nellie N. Coffman (1867-1950), husband Harry and two sons, George Roberson and Earl Coffman established a small health resort hotel, Desert Inn. Her ability, determination, and charm extended the resorts reputation and people…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZMK_general-telephone-building_Palm-Springs-CA.html
This structure was built c. 1934 by the California Water & Telephone Company as a business office and switching center. It was purchased by General Telephone in 1967 and continued as a switching center until 1984. The structure is constructed of p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZMJ_the-cork-n-bottle-building_Palm-Springs-CA.html
A rare example of a Depression Era Art Modern style building in Palm Springs. The double and triple bands of horizontal 'streamline' moldings, flat unembellished blocky wall surfaces, and symmetrical fa?ade are characteristics of the Art Modern st…