Palm Springs in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Tie Down on Easemor Circle

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 14, 2022

1. Tie Down on Easemor Circle Marker

Inscription. The Tie Down or "hardstand' was utilized during World War II when the Palm Springs Army Air Field was used by the Ferrying Division of the Air Transport Command. The principal reason for establishing the base in Palm Springs was to provide a dispersal and deployment location for planes being ferried to the east coast and elsewhere. There were substantial number of aircraft at any one time on the base. In order to preclude any catastrophe, the tie down or "hardstand' project was instituted. The tie downs were simply a concrete slab approximately 60 feet in diameter with provisions for tie down ropes. There were between 30 to 40 slabs located on the east half of Section 17.

This plaque is sponsored by the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century, Cape Ann Chapter, California.

Historic Site Preservation Board #40

Erected by National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century, Cape Ann Chapter, California. (Marker Number 40.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II.

Location. 33° 49.553′ N, 116° 31.028′ W.

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Marker is in Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County. It is on Easmor Circle, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palm Springs CA 92262, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Coachella Valley,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Sunmor Model Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palm Springs City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charlie Farrell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tonopah Test Range Sign (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15 (approx. 0.9 miles away); M725 Ambulance (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tuskegee Airmen (approx. 0.9 miles away); Palm Springs Air Museum (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 14, 2022

2. Tie Down on Easemor Circle Marker

of all markers in Palm Springs.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.