Palm Springs in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Oasis Hotel
Photographed by Denise Boose, Dec 2008
1. Oasis Hotel Marker
The 40 foot tower, with its pyramidal roof, provided access to the upper story rooms and a roof top terrace. The topmost room was called “Loretta Youngs Room”, because it was her favorite in Palm Springs.
The Modern/Art Deco-style hotel was designed by Lloyd Wright the son of Frank Lloyd Wright, and constructed of solid concrete using a technique which was quite advanced for that time.
The McCallum adobe, once located on this site has been moved to the Village Green.
Erected by City of Palm Springs & Nathan W. & Bernadette K. Cohen. (Marker Number HSPB-10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Frank Lloyd Wright series lists.
Location. 33° 49.365′ N, 116° 32.813′ W. Marker is in Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County. It is on North Palm Canyon Drive (Business California Route 111) south of East Tahquitz Canyon Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welwood Murray Memorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); "Above and Beyond" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oasis Hotel Dining Hall (about 600 feet away); Lykkens Department Store (about 700 feet away); May Peace Prevail on Earth (about 700 feet away); McManus Village Green (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Desert Inn (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palm Springs.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Original Palm Springs (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); The Hot Springs (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Desert Inn (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The Art Deco Oasis Hotel and Tower is located behind the Oasis Commercial Building which was designed by E. Stewart Williams. The hotel was built in 1925, and the commercial building in 1952.
Photographed by Denise Boose, Dec 2008
2. Oasis Hotel Marker
Don't just look up, but look down when in Palm Springs.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 11, 2022
3. Oasis Hotel Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 11, 2022
4. Oasis Hotel Marker
Photographed by Stephen H. Willard, circa 1936
5. Oasis Hotel - Historical Postcard View
Photographed by Denise Boose
6. McCallum Adobe
Now located at the Village Square and home to the Palm Springs Historical Society.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 2,406 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on November 4, 2014. 6. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
