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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Coachella Valley Region

 
By Barry Swackhamer, October 27, 2016
33-barreled Organs Marker
1 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — 33-barreled Organs — Leonardo da Vinci Weapons of War & Invention —
Near Chiriaco Road near Summit Road, on the right when traveling west.
The way Leonardo da Vinci saw it, the problem with cannons of the time was that they took far to long to load. His solution to that problem was to build multi-barreled guns that could be loaded and fired simultaneously. This idea forms the . . . — — Map (db m99299) HM
2 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — California-Arizona Maneuver Area — Headquarters of General George Patton — 1942 —
Near Chiriaco Road near Summit.
Training troops in desert warfare in preparation for Operation "Torch." The invasion of German held North Africa. The world's largest military installation, training 60 divisions and more than one million soldiers. — — Map (db m99284) HM
3 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — 106 — Camp Young Airstrip — Camp Young - Headquarters — Desert Training Center California-Arizona Maneuver Area —
On Chiriaco Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Camp Young Airstrip was established at this site in March 1942 by order of General George S. Patton. It was used to provide Camp Young with supplies and other essential material. It supported air transportation for the command staff of the . . . — — Map (db m78550) HM
4 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — Cannons — Leonardo da Vinci Weapons of War & Invention —
Near Chiriaco Road near Summit Road, on the right when traveling west.
It was in 1346 that the English first used cannons which, propelled by exploding gunpowder, fired stone balls. Despite this, progress in that area of military weaponry was not fast, and it was here Leonardo's particularly applied his thinking. This . . . — — Map (db m99298) HM
5 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — Catapults — Leonardo da Vinci Weapons of War & Invention —
Near Chiriaco Road near Summit Road, on the right when traveling west.
The basic design of the catapult had been in use for hundreds of years before da Vinci embarked on improving it. He actually came up with different models. This particular design used a double leaf spring to produce an enormous amount of energy in . . . — — Map (db m99294) HM
6 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — Coachella Valley Recipients — Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients — United States of America —
On Chiriaco Road.
“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty..” Colonel Mitchell Paige, U.S. Marine Corps, October 26, 1942 • Hospital Corpsman First Class Robert E. Bush, U.S. Navy, May 2, 1945 • . . . — — Map (db m108612) WM
7 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — 985 — Desert Training Center — California Arizona Maneuver Area —
Near Chiriaco Road (Business Interstate 10) just north of Summit Road, on the left when traveling east.
The D.T.C was established by Major General George S. Patton Jr. in response to a need to train American combat troops for battle in North Africa during World War II. The camp, which began operation in 1942 covered 18,000 square miles. It was the . . . — — Map (db m50700) HM
8 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — Romero Pass — Bradshaw-Grant Pass —
On Chiriaco Road near Summit Road, on the right when traveling west.
California-Arizona Route 1824 — — Map (db m99274) HM
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9 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — Scythed Chariots — Leonardo da Vinci Weapons of War & Invention —
On Chiriaco Road near Summit Road, on the right when traveling west.
There are several designs for horse-drawn scythed chariots among Leonardo's sketches. The first involved the use of four large scythes which were mounted in a manner similar to helicopter blades. Leonardo was a peaceable man who despised war, . . . — — Map (db m99297) HM
10 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — 992 — Site of Contractors General Hospital —
On Chiriaco Road 0.1 miles east of Summit Road, on the left when traveling east.
In 1933, Dr. Sidney R. Garfield opened Contractors General Hospital thirteen miles east of here. This facility successfully delivered health care to Colorado River Aqueduct workers through an innovative prepaid insurance plan. Later, in association . . . — — Map (db m153949) HM
11 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — 113 — The Chiriaco Family —
On Chiriaco Road, on the right when traveling east.
Joseph L. Chiriaco came to California from Alabama in 1925. His work as a surveyor for the Los Angeles Bureau of Water and Power and later for the Metropolitan Water District on the Colorado River aqueduct, begun in 1931, brought him to the desert . . . — — Map (db m78543) HM
12 ► California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — The Desert Training Center —
Near Chiriaco Road north of Interstate 10, on the left when traveling east.
[This is a four sided monument displaying three different markers:] Desert Training Center Camp Young Maj. Gen. George S. Patton Jr., U.S. Army, selected Camp Young as headquarters site for the Desert Training Center in . . . — — Map (db m32139) HM
13 ► California, Riverside County, Chuckwalla — 149 — 36th Evacuation Hospital (SM) —
On Ragsdale Road east of Eagle Mountain Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
During the opening days of the World War II, more than 18,000 square miles of the Arizona and California desert were designated by the U.S. Army as a military training facility. The facility, conceived by General George Patton and referred to as the . . . — — Map (db m78512) HM
14 ► California, Riverside County, Chuckwalla — 148 — Coxcomb Divisional Camp — Camp Coxcomb — Desert Training Center, California-Arizona Maneuver Area —
On California Route 177 at milepost 17 at Coxcomb Monument Road, on the left when traveling north on California Route 177. Reported missing.
Camp Coxcomb was established at this site in the Spring of 1942. It was one of fifteen such camps built in the southwestern deserts to harden and train United States troops for service on the battlefields of World War II. The Desert Training Center . . . — — Map (db m78513) HM
15 ► California, Riverside County, Chuckwalla — 87 — Shaver's Well —
On Box Canyon Road, on the right.
Dedicated to the man behind the well John Shaver 1854 - 1935 — — Map (db m78565) HM
16 ► California, Riverside County, Chuckwalla — 53 — Young Divisional Camp — Camp Young Headquarters Desert Training Center — California-Arizona Maneuver Area —
On Cottonwood Springs Road at unknown dirt road, on the right when traveling north on Cottonwood Springs Road.
Camp Young, named after Lt. Gen. S.B.M. Young, the 1st Army Chief of Staff, was established at this site in the Spring of 1942. It was one of twelve such camps built in the southwestern deserts to harden and train United States Troops for service to . . . — — Map (db m78581) HM
17 ► California, Riverside County, Coachella — Veterans Remembrance Memorial — Coachella Valley Cemetery —
Near Avenue 52.
Wall of Honor These Stars are Dedicated to the Veterans of Riverside County who were awarded the Medal of Honor by the President of the United States. These Recipients performed with Valor and Heroism “Above and Beyond” the . . . — — Map (db m114707) WM
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18 ► California, Riverside County, Coachella — Water Trough —
Near Orchard St at 6th St, on the left when traveling south.
This water trough was constructed on the Southern Pacific Railroad property along Cantaloup Avenue for watering teams of horses hauling cantaloupes and onions. It replaced a wooden trough on Front Street used in the early industry of shipping . . . — — Map (db m113032) HM
19 ► California, Riverside County, Desert Center — Barren or Bountiful — Joshua Tree National Park —
On Cottonwood Springs Road.
It seems to me that the strangest and wonder of existence are emphasized here, in the desert, by the comparative sparcity of the flora and fauna: life not crowded upon life…with a generous gift of space for each herb and bush and tree, each stem . . . — — Map (db m92513) HM
20 ► California, Riverside County, Desert Center — 14 — Corn Springs —
On Corn Springs Road, on the right when traveling west.
Mortar holes and rock paintings mark this as a one time Indian habitation. Gold and silver prospectors found the spring flowing as late as the 1920s. One of them, Gus Lederer, gave up roving and became known as "Mayor of Corn Springs." He lived in a . . . — — Map (db m63887) HM
21 ► California, Riverside County, Desert Center — 41 — Eagle Mountain Iron
Near Ragsdale Road west of Desert Center Rice Road (County Route 177), on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
The Iron Chief, Black Eagle and other mines produced gold at Eagle Mountain between 1881 and 1900 from ores containing as much as 54 per cent iron. L.S. Barnes secured options and sold the mines to Southern Pacific Railroad in 1909. Kaiser Steel . . . — — Map (db m124247) HM
22 ► California, Riverside County, Desert Center — 11 — Gus Lederer 1868-1932 —
On Corn Springs Road near Interstate 10, on the right when traveling west.
Prospector Burro Fancier Vegetable Gardener "Mayor of Corn Springs" — — Map (db m78596) HM
23 ► California, Riverside County, Desert Center — Palen Pass — Palen Maneuver Area —
On Rice Road (Route 177) at Coxcomb Monument Road, on the left when traveling south on Rice Road.
The Palen Pass Maneuver Area was the largest training zone within the Desert Training Center/California-Arizona Maneuver Area. Various exercises occurred, including the mock battles of Palen Pass and Southern California, which involved two Divisions . . . — — Map (db m172166) HM WM
24 ► California, Riverside County, Desert Center — Where Are The Joshua Trees? — Joshua Tree National Park —
Near Pinto Basin Road.
A common question asked by visitors entering Joshua Tree National Park through the southern entrance is “Where are the Joshua trees?” Sometime the Mojave yucca, a close relative is mistaken, for a Joshua tree. The reality is that Joshua . . . — — Map (db m92514) HM
25 ► California, Riverside County, Indian Wells — Carl G. Bray, Smoke Tree Painter — Here Since 1936 —
On California Route 111 west of Mountain Cove Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Kavanish Village For some 400-500 years, the Indian Wells area was home to a series of Indian villages. Best known was the Cahuilla village of Kavanish. It was located north of the Whitewater River and northwest of where the Miles Avenue . . . — — Map (db m233013) HM
26 ► California, Riverside County, Indian Wells — Dwight David Eisenhower — October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969 — Early Years —
On California Route 111 east of El Dorado Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Dwight David Eisenhower, born on October 14, 1890, the third of six sons to a modest family in Denison, Texas, was raised in Abilene, Kansas. He excelled in baseball and football in high school. Eisenhower saw education as a way to better himself . . . — — Map (db m82137) HM WM
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27 ► California, Riverside County, Indian Wells — Eisenhower Mountain —
Near California Route 111 at Eldorado Drive.
Eisenhower Mountain towers 1,952 feet above Eldorado Country Club, the oldest residential country club in Indian Wells, and the desert home of President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower. "Ike" and Mamie spent many winters beneath the peak, . . . — — Map (db m113069) HM
28 ► California, Riverside County, Indian Wells — Eisenhower Walk of Honor — Medal of Honor Memorial —
On California Route 111 at Eldorado Dr, on the right when traveling west on California Route 111.
The Eisenhower Walk of Honor allows all of us to recall the debt of gratitude owed to ordinary people for extraordinary acts of patriotism and courage. Men and women doing their duty for their country, honorably and with integrity. This tribute . . . — — Map (db m114773) HM WM
29 ► California, Riverside County, Indian Wells — Indian Wells —
On California Route 111 0.1 miles east of El Dorado Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Honoring the memory of the early Cahuillan Indian Clans who dug the Indian well 400 feet back of this monument, and the pioneer settlers, prospectors and stage line passengers who camped at the county well, located 50 feet back of this monument. The . . . — — Map (db m82466) HM
30 ► California, Riverside County, Indio — 131 — 1909 Indio Schoolhouse
Near Deglet Noor Street north of Miles Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
This K-8 one room schoolhouse, once known as the Indio Public School, was the second school building to be erected in the area that is now Indio. Originally situated on the Southeast corner of Bliss and Fargo, it was later moved behind the original . . . — — Map (db m78528) HM
31 ► California, Riverside County, Indio — 116 — Dr. June Robertson McCarroll —
On Indio Boulevard east of Smurr Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dr. June Robertson McCarroll was born June 30, 1867 in the Adirondacks and began her medical career in Chicago. She left a promising practice for Indio in 1904. Becoming the sole practicing physician for the entire Coachella Valley. She traveled by . . . — — Map (db m78540) HM
32 ► California, Riverside County, Indio — History of Electricity in the Coachella Valley —
On Civic Center Mall at Fargo St, on the right when traveling east on Civic Center Mall.
The Coachella Valley's developing agricultural industry created a need for electric services. Substation were located next to cold storage houses, providing power to preserve the Valley's bountiful produce. In 1943, the Imperial Irrigation District . . . — — Map (db m113068) HM
33 ► California, Riverside County, Indio — Jimmy Swaggart's "Date"
On Indio Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
On this date, Oct 11, 1991, Reverend Jimmy Swaggart picked up a "date" at Clark's Travel Center. — — Map (db m310890) HM
34 ► California, Riverside County, Indio — 65 — Smiley Place —
Near Miles Avenue at Daglet Noor Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1926 Smiley Place was built by Dr. Harry W. Smiley. It served as the first medical office in Indio, as well as a residence for he and his wife, Frances. The Smiley's made significant contributions to the social and medical development of the . . . — — Map (db m50728) HM
35 ► California, Riverside County, Indio — USS Liberty Tree - USN Captain William L. McGonagle —
Near Miles Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
USS Liberty Tree May 1, 2004 this grand ole Cork Oak tree dedicated to honor all members of the Armed Forces. As a 50th commemoration of the Korean War 1950-1953, we honor the 5,720,000 Americans who served, the 33,651 killed in action, the . . . — — Map (db m142705) WM
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36 ► California, Riverside County, La Quinta — Palm Springs Land and Irrigation Company — Circa 1935 —
On Avenue Montezuma at Avenida Mendoza, on the right when traveling east on Avenue Montezuma.
This building was constructed by the Palm Springs Land and Irrigation Company as administrative offices in 1935. The company developed lots in the La Quinta Cove, known then as Vale La Quinta. In the 1970s, the Frances Hack Real Estate Company . . . — — Map (db m233359) HM
37 ► California, Riverside County, La Quinta — The Bradshaw Trail / Point Happy —
On Washington Street at Point Happy Way, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
The Bradshaw Trail Circa 1862 To the Cahuilla, the native people of this valley, this point of land was important because it marked access to water. They dug a well into the wash with steps leading down to water level less . . . — — Map (db m232942) HM
38 ► California, Riverside County, Mecca — 84 — The Salton Sea —
Near State Park Road.
Once connected to the Gulf of California, waters within the Salton Basin extended nearly to Palm Springs. Because of deposits from the silt laden Colorado River, the north end of the gulf (now in Imperial County) was sealed off and Lake Cahuilla was . . . — — Map (db m78567) HM
39 ► California, Riverside County, North Shore — North Shore Beach & Yacht Club — 1958 —
On Sea View Drive at Marina Drive, on the right when traveling south on Sea View Drive.
This property has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Designed by architect Albert Frey, the building resembles a ship with its curved prow, second-story ‘bridge’, . . . — — Map (db m131763) HM
40 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Desert — Palm Desert Historical Society Vietnam War Memorial —
On El Paseo, on the right when traveling east.
In Memoriam In Deep Appreciation of These Courageous Young Americans From the Coachella Valley Who Have Made the Supreme Sacrifice. Killed In Action Vietnam P.F.C. Dennis Read — Army Spl./4th Class, Edwarxd Angiano . . . — — Map (db m113335) WM
41 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Desert — 1 — The First Palm Desert City Hall —
On El Paseo at County Route 74, on the right when traveling east on El Paseo.
This marker #1 is placed here by the Palm Desert Historical Society to commemorate the site of the first Palm Desert City Hall (1973). Dedicated this 14th day of November, 1993. — — Map (db m312255) HM
42 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — "Above and Beyond" — Medal of Honor Recipients —
Near South Palm Canyon Drive.
These stars are dedicated to five citizens of this community who were presented with the Medal of Honor by the President of the United States. Together, their fields of battle included World War II, Korea, Vietnam and service on the high . . . — — Map (db m206206) WM
43 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Angel Cove — Shiprock —
On Palm Canyon Drive (California Route 111) 7 miles south of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling south.
Angel Cove is named for an angel-shaped rock formation located at the top of the cove's largest canyon. The formation, depicted to the right, is best viewed from a distance across the valley. The naming of Angel Cove is also attributed to a . . . — — Map (db m232915) HM
44 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Anti-Aircraft Searchlight — Model 1942-A —
Near North Gene Autry Trail.
WW II searchlights formed part of a system of aircraft detection linking (a) locator device, (b) searchlights, and (c) antiaircraft (AAA) guns. The locators Sent electronic information to the lights and guns, which in turn tracked the target in . . . — — Map (db m206326) HM
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45 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Bel Vista House —
On East Tachevah Drive at North Calle Rolph, on the left when traveling east on East Tachevah Drive.
Bel Vista House Architect Albert Frey has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1946 — — Map (db m192259) HM
46 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Charlie Farrell — Bronze created by Artist/Actor George Montgomery — Dedicated December 3, 1999 —
On Kirk Douglas Way, on the right when traveling south.
Hollywood screen and television star, Charlie Farrell, was Mayor of the City of Palm Springs from 1948-1958. While Mayor, he helped secure the return of the Airport to the City after World War II. He founded the Racquet Club with actor Ralph Bellamy . . . — — Map (db m206193) HM
47 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 044 — Desert Inn — County of Riverside Historical Marker No. 044
On Palm Canyon Drive (Business California Route 111) south of Amado Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
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 . . . — — Map (db m113078) HM
48 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Distinguished Flying Cross Memorial —
On North Gene Autry Trail, on the left when traveling north.
The Distinguished Flying Cross Authorized by Act of Congress 2 July, 1926 "Wall of Honor" Dedicated on November 11, 2004 Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in the Armed Forces of the United States, . . . — — Map (db m206322) WM
49 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-29 — Dr. Smith/Dr. Peppers Office —
On North Palm Canyon Drive, on the right when traveling south.
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. Smith . . . — — Map (db m82141) HM
50 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-7 — Frances S. Stevens School —
On North Palm Canyon Drive, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m82139) HM
51 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — General Dynamic F-16 Fighting Falcon —
On North Gene Autry Trail.
The F-16 is numerically the most important fighter int the Western worlds inventory. Developed for the US Air Force, it embodied lessons learned over Vietnam and was designed as an inexpensive and small version of the F-15. Since it possessed . . . — — Map (db m206404) HM
52 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-26 — General Telephone Building —
On North Palm Canyon Drive (Business California Route 111), on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m52738) HM
53 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Grumman A-6E Intruder —
Near North Gene Autry Trail.
The United States Navy needed an all-weather carrier-based attack aircraft. The Douglas A-1 Skyraider did its job in the Korean War, but they desired a new aircraft with twin jet engines. The Grumman A 6 Intruder was introduced in 1963 and served as . . . — — Map (db m206437) HM
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54 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 50 — Hamrick House — Built 1942 —
On West Chino Canyon Road east of Vista Drive, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. This Mediterranean/Spanish Revival home was built by John and Fannie Hamrick and designed by John Porter Clark and . . . — — Map (db m206177) HM
55 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Heroic Veterans —
On Tramway Road at Palm Canyon Drive, on the right when traveling west on Tramway Road.
Dedicated to the heroic veterans of Palm Springs who served that we may live in freedom. — — Map (db m206176) WM
56 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Jewish War Veterans Memorial —
On West Alejo Road, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to all American who offered their lives in support of freedom throughout the world. Dedicated February 24, 2003 by Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., LCDR Ben Dobris Post 750, Palm Springs. Donated By Wiefels & Son Funeral . . . — — Map (db m206278) WM
57 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 33 — Loewy House — National Register of Historic Places — 1946 —
On Panorama Road south of Chino Canyon Road, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Loewy House, 1946. Designed by architect Albert Frey for famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy. The house . . . — — Map (db m206182) HM
58 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-9 — Lykken’s Department Store —
On 182 North Palm Canyon Drive (Business California Route 111), on the left when traveling south.
Desert pioneer, Carl Lykken, built the first general store in the village in 1914. For many years it contained the only telephone and the post office. The store was remodeled with the existing overhang and arches when sidewalks were installed in the . . . — — Map (db m52734) HM
59 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — M725 Ambulance —
Near North Gene Autry Trail.
Specifications: G-890 1-1/4-ton Ambulance Weight: 8,800 lbs • Engine: Jeep Tornado OHC straight 6-cylinder • Displacement: 230 cu. in. Horsepower: 132 @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: Borg-Warner T98A 6.3:1 "granny” low gear Fuel: . . . — — Map (db m206341) HM
60 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — May Peace Prevail on Earth —
Near South Palm Canyon Drive.
Joining more than 200,000 locations around the world, this Palm Springs Pole brings the international initiative to this international city. Founded in 1955, the global Peace Pole Project seeks to "uplift humankind toward harmony rather than . . . — — Map (db m206210)
61 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-5 — McCallum House —
Near South Palm Canyon Drive south of West Arenas Road, on the right when traveling south.
The McCallum Adobe, the oldest remaining building in Palm Springs was built in 1885 for John and Emily McCallum, the areas first white settlers. Originally constructed on the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Way, and later a part of the . . . — — Map (db m52731) HM
62 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk —
Near North Gene Autry Trail.
The A-4 Skyhawk is a lightweight, single engine attack aircraft The first A-4 was delivered to the Navy in 1956 and the Marine Corp in November 1962; 765 A-4 aircraft have been sold worldwide. The A-4 is one of the most effective and versatile light . . . — — Map (db m206319) HM
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63 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — McDonnell Douglass F-18 Hornet —
Near North Gene Autry Trail.
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Homet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather,carrier-capable, multirole combat jet designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the FA designation), Designed by McDonnell Douglas (row Boeing) and Northrop, . . . — — Map (db m206443) HM
64 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — McManus Village Green —
Near South Palm Canyon Drive.
This public park was deeded to the City of Palm Springs in 1970 by the Mccallum Desert Foundation in memory of Pearl M McMannus, further implementing her life-long plan to improve and beautify Palm Springs. The building to the left was the adobe . . . — — Map (db m206212) HM
65 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15 —
Near Gene Autry Trail (California Route 111) south of Vista Chino, on the right when traveling south.
The Mig-15 was one of the first successful jet fighters to incorporate swept wings to achieve high transonic speeds. In combat over Korea, it outclassed straight-winged jet day fighters, which were largely relegated to ground attack roles. The . . . — — Map (db m206398) HM
66 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 17 —
Near North Gene Autry Trail.
Made famous by the Vietnam War, the MiG-17 was the primary enemy aircraft engaged in the skies over Vietnam by U.S. aircraft, such as the A-4, A-7, F-8, B-52, F-100, F-105 and its primary nemesis, the F-4 Phantom II. During that war and up until the . . . — — Map (db m206321) HM
67 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Moorten Botanical Garden —
Near South Palm Canyon Drive at El Camino Way, on the right when traveling south.
Site of Moorten’s Desert Land and Botanical Garden, established by Patricia and Cactus Slim Moorten, 1940. — — Map (db m131654) HM
68 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-10 — Oasis Hotel —
On North Palm Canyon Drive (Business California Route 111) south of East Tahquitz Canyon Way, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m52742) HM
69 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Original Cabin #2 — 1963 - 2000 —
On Tramway Road, on the right when traveling west.
One of the two original tram cars that made the inaugural trip up Chino Canyon on September 12, 1963, it made over 175,000 round trips by the time it was retired in June 2000. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was the longest and steepest . . . — — Map (db m210754) HM
70 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 36 — Owen Coffman Post #519 Palm Springs American Legion — Architects: Albert Frey & John Porter Clark — Built in 1948, Late Modern —
On North Belardo Road, on the right when traveling north.
The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization. Post #519 was first chartered in May, 1939. This austere war memorial building features a unique "lamella” roof created by interlocking pre-cut wood pieces . . . — — Map (db m206259) HM
71 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-8 — Palm Canyon Blvd Street Marker —
On North Palm Canyon Drive at West Chino Drive, on the right when traveling south on North Palm Canyon Drive.
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 . . . — — Map (db m82140) HM
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72 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 33 — Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Valley Station — Circa 1963 — Designed by Albert Frey, FAIA —
On Tramway Road, on the right when traveling west.
This bridge-like structure straddles a gully, allowing water, and the occasional boulder, to pass underneath without damaging the building. The walls of glass offer a view of the mountain. The interior ceiling is of perforated and corrugated . . . — — Map (db m210755) HM
73 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Palm Springs Air Museum —
Near Gene Autry Trail (California Route 111) 1 mile south of Vista Chino, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of those who have served in the armed services of the United States from the American Revolution to present and to those who gave their lives in service to protect our freedoms in all military conflicts. We also pay special tribute . . . — — Map (db m206394) WM
74 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 33 — Palm Springs City Hall — Built Circa 1952 —
Near East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Designed by Albert Frey, John Porter Clark, Robson Chambers, and E. Stewart Williams This building is made of concrete block. Tubular aluminum bris-soliel offers shade, while allowing a view. In front of the City Council chamber is a large . . . — — Map (db m206254) HM
75 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Palm Springs Desert Museum —
On West Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Founded in 1938, the Palm Springs Desert Museum is an educational institution that promotes a greater understanding of art, natural science and performing arts. This building designed by E. Stewart Williams, first opened in 1976 — — Map (db m206200) HM
76 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-35 — Palm Springs Desert Museum —
On West Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Palm Springs Desert Museum, founded in 1938, has occupied three distinct locations in downtown Palm Springs. This building, designed by local architect, E. Stewart Williams, AIA, was first opened in 1976. Williams then design an expansion that . . . — — Map (db m240219) HM
77 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-22A — Plaza Theatre —
On South Palm Canyon Drive, on the left when traveling south.
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. . . . — — Map (db m82142) HM
78 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 93 — Sandcliff Historic District —
On South Barona Road, on the right when traveling north.
Sandcliff Historic District Completed in 1964 Mid-Century Modern Designer: Sherwin L. Barton (1918 - 1995) Between 1950 and 1956, the population of Palm Springs increased 60%. Developers responded producing numerous "garden apartment" . . . — — Map (db m284121) HM
79 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 77 — Sinatra Residence — Completed - 1947 — Architect - E. Stewart Williams —
On East Alejo Road, on the right when traveling west.
Called Twin Palms for its landmark trees, the singer's modern, view orientated home uses strong horizontal and vertical forms, natural materials and decorative trellis. Historic Site No. 77 - Class One — — Map (db m206185) HM
80 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPB-11 — Site of First Community Church —
On North Palm Canyon Drive (Business California Route 111) south of East Amado Drive.
This is the site of the first community church in Palm Springs. Welwood Murray donated the land in 1906 and the little church stood as a landmark in the village until 1934. The existing Carnell Building designed by Harold Williams was completed in . . . — — Map (db m52736) HM
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81 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — The Accidental Sea —
Near Tram Way.
In the Spring of 1905, the Colorado River, swollen by heavy rainfall and snow-melt, surged into an irrigation canal east of where you are standing. The great "red bull" as settler called the river, overflowed the canals banks and spilled into the . . . — — Map (db m210761) HM
82 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 31 — The Cork'n Bottle Building — Built 1935-36 —
On North Palm Canyon Drive (Business California Route 111) north of East Amado Road, on the right when traveling north.
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 façade are characteristics of the Art Modern . . . — — Map (db m52737) HM
83 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 17 — The Desert Inn — Established December 1909 —
On Belardo Road, on the right when traveling south.
On this site in 1909, Dr. Harry and Nellie N. Coffman opened the Desert Inn in a single-family house as a small sanitarium for patients suffering from tuberculosis and other respiratory ailments. It established Palm Springs as a desert health resort . . . — — Map (db m206204) HM
84 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 45 — The Grace Lewis Miller Residence —
On North Indian Canyon Drive north of W Via Olivera, on the right when traveling south.
The Grace Lewis Miller Residence Completed 1936 Architect: Richard Neutra International Style Modern A masterful interweaving of Neutra's interest in climate, landscape and health with Miller's progressive attitudes regarding the . . . — — Map (db m309759) HM
85 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — The Hollywood House - 1966 — Little Tuscany Estates — Designed by James McNaughton & Associates —
On West Panorama Road, on the right when traveling south.
McNaughton, a famed set designer and art director for television and motion pictures, designed this home in the Hollywood Regency style. — — Map (db m206181) HM
86 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — The Hot Springs
Near Tahquitz Canyon Way at Indian Canyon Drive. Reported missing.
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 . . . — — Map (db m142125) HM
87 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — The Mountain Rocks — San Jacinto Peak towers over the Peninsular Ranges —
Near Tram Way.
At 10,834 feet, San Jacinto Peak is the second highest peak in southern California. Its north face rises over the desert floor, creating one of the steepest escarpments in the United States. The peak also helps create a landscape of extremes. Mount . . . — — Map (db m210759) HM
88 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 123 — The O'Donnell Golf Course —
On N Belardo Rd., on the right when traveling south.
In 1926, philanthropist Thomas O'Donnell (1870-1945) began construction of a private golf course, which he opened to the public in 1932. In 1936 the O'Donnell's commissioned architectural designer William Charles Tanner to design a new home which, . . . — — Map (db m206197) HM
89 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 25 — The Original Palm Springs
Near Tahquitz Canyon Way at Indian Canyon Drive. Reported missing.
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 . . . — — Map (db m142126) HM
90 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 89 — The Paul H. Dougherty Residence — Constructed: 1942 — Architect: John Porter Clark —
On Chino Canyon Road east of Vista Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Dougherty (1877-1947), was recognized for his bold American Impressionistic paintings of coastal landscapes. Clark's designs often blended materials commonly found in Spanish revival buildings with elements typical of Modern Architectural . . . — — Map (db m206180) HM
91 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 124 — The Sunmor Model Home — Completed 1955 —
On E. Livmor Ave., on the right when traveling east.
Completed 1955 Mid-Century Modern Wexler & Harrison, Architects Robert Higgins, Builder / Developer The Sunmor neighborhood is generally known as an "Alexander" neighborhood, however Bob Higgins developed the first eleven . . . — — Map (db m206195) HM
92 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — The Valley's Faults —
Near Tram Way.
Earthquake Faults Crisscross this land and shape its restless landscape. The San Andreas fault cuts along the eastern side of the Coachella Valley. From where you are standing it runs parallel to Interstate 10 toward the base of . . . — — Map (db m212019) HM
93 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — The Wilderness Before You — This wilderness region comprises nearly 14,000 acres of rugged, wild beauty. —
Near Tram Way.
Over a century ago, conservationist Aldo Leopold and forester Robert Marshall prompted the Forest Service to consider wilderness preservation as a worthy goal. They argued that wilderness itself was as important a resource as timber, water, or . . . — — Map (db m210760) HM
94 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 40 — Tie Down on Easemor Circle —
On Easmor Circle, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m206194) HM
95 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Tonopah Test Range Sign —
Near North Gene Autry Trail.
This is a recreation of the sign guiding visitors to the Tonopah Test Range that was (is) the operational base for the F-117 Nighthawk. The Tonopah Test Range (TTR, also designated as Area 52) is a restricted military installation . . . — — Map (db m206402) HM
96 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — 33 — Tramway Gas Station — Built in 1965 —
On Tramway Road at Palm Canyon Drive, on the right when traveling west on Tramway Road.
Designed by Albert Frey and Robson Chambers. Conceived by developer Culver Nichols as an entry statement to Palm Springs, the roof is a hyperbolic paraboloid of steel I-beams and corrugated metal roofing supported by steel tubular pillars. . . . — — Map (db m131565) HM
97 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Tuskegee Airmen —
Near North Gene Autry Trail (California Route 111) north of Escena Way, on the left when traveling north.
These statues represent African-American pilots from the 332” fighter group that provided protection for allied bombers during missions over Nazi-controlled territory. At the beginning of WWI some were opposed to the idea of African-Americans . . . — — Map (db m206324) WM
98 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — HSPS-13 — Welwood Murray Memorial Library —
On South Palm Canyon Drive (Business California Route 111) at Tahquitz Canyon Way, on the left when traveling south on South Palm Canyon Drive.
In 1938 George Welwood Murray donated this land to provide for a library as a memorial to his father, Welwood Murray, pioneer hotel operator. Cornelia white donated an additional strip of property on the eastern end of the site. The existing . . . — — Map (db m52732) HM
99 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Wilderness Preservation — In wilderness, people are visitors who do not remain. —
Near Tram Way.
After nearly a century of timber production, parts of the San Jacinto Mountains looked like nothing more than a logging camp. Where tall trees once stood, stumps and wood debris littered the landscape. Livestock grazing also took its toll. John Muir . . . — — Map (db m210763) HM
100 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs, Downtown Palm Springs — 34 — The Willows — Built 1924 — Designed by Dow & Richards —
On West Tahquitz Canyon Way, on the right when traveling west.
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. — — Map (db m218629) HM

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