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The Many Faces of Palm Springs Architecture and Design The city of Palm Springs third annual educational event for the residents of Palm Springs is scheduled for April 10 at the Jewish Community Center. The board’s goal is to educate the residents of Palm Springs on the importance of maintaining the city’s unique architectural heritage. Three years ago, the board decided that such an event would be meaningful to further educate the local citizens. While Modernism Week focuses on the tourists, which the board highly applauds, the intent of the April 10 event is for the edification and enjoyment of the local residents. As the attendees arrive in advance of the Symposium, they have an opportunity to visit the tables of seven different organizations that support local preservation and the models of historic properties created by students of St. Theresa’s School. Symposium: “How does interior design complement preservation?” After experiencing attendees on tours of architecturally significant properties interest in the interiors, this year interior design was added as a new element for the event that features Katherine Hough, curator of the Palm Springs Museum who worked for Arthur Elrod and
Marybeth Waterman, as a designer under Steve Chase. Nelda Linsk, a longtime resident of Palm Springs who knew both Elrod and Chase quite well and former owner of the Richard Neutra’s Kaufmann house will moderate a lively discussion. “A comparative study of Seven architectural and preservation organizations in Palm Springs” This segment demonstrates the significance of preservation in our city. Gary Johns, Chair of the Historic Site Preservation Board will moderate the representatives who will be sharing their mission, focus, contribution and in many cases a property they have saved or lost. The board’s goal is to dispel the confusion of so many different architectural and preservation organizations in our city and although they are independent, their collective contribution
to the whole is powerful. “20th Century Architectural Eclecticism in Palm Springs” After a break and an opportunity to visit the organizations once again, the final segment will be moderated by Trina Turk, a known preservationist, philanthropist and owner of Trina Turk stores nationwide. As there is so much emphasis on Mid-Century in Palm Springs, the board felt it important to highlight the diversity of other architectural styles that exist in the city. Architects and a land scape designer will discuss and share Spanish Revival, Ranch, and Mid-Century styles that contribute to our diversity. Tours & After Celebration Immediately after the Symposium, there are eight tours to select from
as well as an “after Celebration” at the O’Donnell Golf Club but reservations for the tours, after event and Symposium are a must on the following link: www.palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/ planning/historic-resources/historic-preservation-month. Tours include The Magical Mesa, The Glamour of Deepwell, The Inside Scoop on Palm Springs’ Financial District, The Royal Hawaiian Estates, Restoration and Blending: Del Marcos Hotel and La Serena Villas, A Temple within a Temple, a Secret Clubhouse and an Oil Baron’s Cozy Cottage, Mysteries of La Plaza, Trousdale Estates. For more information call (760) 323-8245.