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

The Willows

Built 1924

— Designed by Dow & Richards —

The Willows Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 11, 2022

1. The Willows Marker

Inscription. Constructed of stucco, concrete, and steel with parts of the foundation resting on boulders, the home features a mountain waterfall and has finishes including mahogany doors, wood floors, wrought iron, and handmade tiles.

Erected by Historic Site Preservation Board. (Marker Number 34.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 33° 49.39′ N, 116° 33.007′ W. Marker is in Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Palm Springs. It is on West Tahquitz Canyon Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, 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: Palm Springs Desert Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Palm Springs Desert Museum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Desert Inn (about 700 feet away); Oasis Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Above and Beyond" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welwood Murray Memorial Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lykken’s Department Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plaza Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palm Springs.

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sectionhead>Another marker is no longer nearby. Desert Inn (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 11, 2022

2. The Willows Marker

Marker can be seen in the center-right of image.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.