HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix D1 Preliminary Property List, IndividualsCity of Palm Desert Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey Findings, Appendix D1: Individual Properties, April 11, 2025
APN Number Street Name Year Built Source Property Type Architectural Style Architect Builder Orig Owner Context Theme Criteria Notes
640301002 72763 Beavertail St 1957 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Anderson, Tom T.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
640301005 72809 Beavertail St 1952 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
628192005 72895 Bel Air Rd 1958 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Moyer, John P.Walling, George
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Designed by architect John P. Moyer, this was the
residence of George Walling. In 1955, Walling also hired
Moyer to design his home on Shadow Lake. (Source:
Desert Sun)
628192006 72907 Bel Air Rd Hal Kapp house 1962 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Designed by John Outcault for Hal Kapp. Kapp hires
Outcault to design him another house on Somera in
1965. Featured in a 1962 edition of the LA Times Home
Magazine. (Source: UCSB Finding Aid) (Photos: LA Times
11/25/62)
655043005 73341 Broken Arrow 1963 Building Permit No. 85633 Residential Mid-Century Modern Harrison, Richard Silver Spur Ranch Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
655082002 73630 Broken Arrow 1964 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Harrison, Richard Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
655042001 73271 Buckboard Tr Paulette Johnson house 1959 Building Permit No.40840 Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter Johnson, Herbert and Paulette
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
655042002 73291 Buckboard Tr 1958 Assessor Residential Ranch Kaltenback, Earl Evan Wood Construction Co.Roberts Desert Co.
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Ranch A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D Ranch style model home for Silver Spur
622191004 43711 Buena Cir 1962 Building Permit No. 80196 Residential Mid-Century Modern California Building & SuPPy California Building & SuPPy Conte, Robert Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630072013 72976 Bursera Way 1963 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Fetkete, A.L.Fetkete, A.L.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625171002 74078 Candlewood St 1956 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Beck, Clarence Bingaman, John W.
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D Partially visible from public ROW
625171006 74134 Candlewood St 1959
Assessor; Building Permit No.
36431 Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Hathern, Holger Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627131016 73896 Catalina Way 1956
Assessor; Building Permit No.
35242 Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.M.L. Beard Hartley, A.L.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625175005 74196 Chicory St 1950 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S. (possible)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D Attributed to Walter S. White.
625194012 74338 Chicory St 1955 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Schwlick, Adrian and Mercedes Schwlick, Adrian Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F; B/2/B
Owned, built and designed by developer Adrian Schwilck.
This was he and Mercedes Schwilck's residence. (Source:
Desert Mod Cat permits)
625195007 74371 Chicory St 1957 Owner, Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Desert Barnum-Vale Development Desert Barnum-Vale Development Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Residential Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
622060037 261 Cordoba Way Desert Squire Ranch 1957 Assessor Residential Ranch
Research indicates the 1957 Desert Squire Ranch house
is extant within Monterey CC. No access, no visibility.
625203008 74110 Covered Wagon 1962 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Kaptur, Hugh Welsh, H.F.Welsh, H.F.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625062025 74126 De Anza Way 1956
Assessor; Building Permit No.
26660 Residential Mid-Century Modern Whyte, Ralph K.Whyte, Ralph K.Whyte, Ralph K.
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
625063010 74214 De Anza Way 1955 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Ambers, James
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
624270005 43775 Deep Canyon Rd Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1958 Assessor Institutional Mid-Century Modern Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Institutional Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
625360001
625360010
625360011
625360012
625360014
625360015
625360016
625360017
625360018
625360019 45301 Deep Canyon Rd Whispering Sands 1964 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Ricciardi, Robert Cole, L.W.Brown & Morgan Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625196027 45731 Deep Canyon Rd 1959 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625215001 45761 Deep Canyon Rd 1960
Assessor; Building Permit No.
64980 Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Charles Holiday Ranch Homes (Wenck, Monte)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
652340002 49400 Della Robbia Ln Crosby House 1958 Assessor Residential Schwilck, Adrian and Mercedes Crosby, Bing B/2/B Not visible from public ROW (even within Ironwood CC)
630071008 46539 Desert Lily Dr 1955 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S. (possible)Schelling, Don.Millian, Victor Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D Attributed to Walter S. White.
630072037 46661 Desert Lily Dr 1959 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Welcome, Ed Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
Designed by architect John Outcault for Ed Welcome. In
1957, Welcome also had Outcault design his commercial
building. (Source: UCSB Finding Aid)
625162031 74546 Driftwood Dr 1964 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Knowles, Ray Knowles, Ray Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D Architect may be Charles Doty; more research needed.
625340033 and more
(whole block) 74340-74380 El Camino International Motor Lodge 1963
Assessor; Building Permit No.
100533 Commercial Mid-Century Modern Singer, Mike Singer, Mike
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
625061008 74116 El Cortez Way 1952 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
627192024
000300086
000280019
001533299
000259789
000280017
000265831 73200 El Paseo Plaza Taxco 1976
Periodical: Desert Sun,
08.16.1976.Commercial Late Modern Thoryk, Paul Dunham, Curt G.Duham, Curt G.
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1967-1980; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
627222052
000262096 73820 El Paseo Bank of America 1978
Periodical: Desert Sun,
10.13.1977 and 05.17.1978 Commercial Late Modern Wexler, Donald Bank of America Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
154154 73847 El Paseo Prickly Pear Square 1973
Periodical: Palm Desert Post,
07.26.1973 Commercial Late Modern Ricciardi, Robert Rincher, John Alex Robertson Co.
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1967-1980; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
625111024 74010 El Paseo PFF Pomona First Federal Bank 1974
Periodical: Desert Sun,
06.19.1973 Commercial Late Modern Black, Michael Brusco Construction Company Pomona First Federal Bank Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
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000123562 74155 El Paseo Randall Henderson Apartments 1946 Assessor Residential Pueblo Revival Williams, Harry Shea, R.P.White, Alice
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980
Residential Development, 1946-1956; Period
Revival A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
First multi-family residential property in Palm Desert,
constructed to house workers and artisans for Desert
Magazine/Randall Henderson. Now a restaurant.
000280095
627221009
000260079
000279501 73750 El Paseo
Town & Country Shopping
Center 1966 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Cody, William Dwyer, Robert Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Alterations in 1985 (Bob Pitchford) and 2005 (O'Donnel
and Escalante)
625183009 74116 Fairway Dr Vee M. Bear duplex 1949 Assessor Residential Moderne/Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625185009 74127 Fairway Dr 1957 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625185015 74211 Fairway Dr 1952 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Ackman, Harvey Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625251004 74760 Fairway Dr 1966 Assessor Residential
Mid-Century
Modern/Contemporary Ranch Griffin, R.E.Griffin, R.E.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism, Ranch C/3/C,D
625252010 74800 Fairway Dr 1961 Assessor Residential
Mid-Century
Modern/Contemporary Ranch Solar Development Co.Solar Development Co.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism, Ranch C/3/C,D
625253019 74855 Fairway Dr 1963 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Barlund, Christer Patten, Ross Lingo, George Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630032005 73140 Fiddleneck Ln 1963
Assessor; Building Permit No.
100759 Residential Mid-Century Modern Krisel, William Holstein, George Kemp, William Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630043019 73155 Fiddleneck Ln Firestone Estate 1950 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Pereira, William Firestone, Leonard
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism B/2/B; C/3/C,D
The Leonard Firestone estate, designed by architect
William Pereira. Firestone was a prominent investor and
pioneer in Palm Desert, serving alongside Cliff
Henderson under the Palm Desert Corporation. In 1957,
Firestone has Pereira design him another house in Palm
Springs. (Source: Desert Sun, USModernist). Remodeled
in 1983.
630043012 73165 Fiddleneck Ln 1961
Assessor; Building Permit No.
56633 Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Rohi(?), Eli Pinkley, Virgil Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
Designed by architect John Outcault for Virgil Pinkley.
This home was featured in the Spring 1961 issue of
Architectural Digest. (Source: UCSB Finding Aid)
630023008 73190 Fiddleneck Ln 1978
Periodical: Desert Sun,
09.22.1978 Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630043001 73331 Fiddleneck Ln Hawkes House 1947 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Weston, H.E.Botthof, Walter Botthof, Walter
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Designed by architect H.E. Weston for Walter Botthof. At
the time of construction, it was the largest residence in
Palm Desert and well documented. The HSPD retains
original images of its construction. In 1950 it is sold to
M. H. Hasler. (Source: Desert Sun, HSPD archives)
(Photos: DSun 3/31/50; 1/27/50; 5/19/50; 4/1/49; PS
Villager Pictorial 1950; PS Villager 4/49)
630131011 73845 Flagstone Ln 1965 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Barlund, Christer Patten & Wild Patten & Wild Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630131013 73885 Flagstone Ln 1965 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern
Patten, Ross or Barlund,
Christer Patten & Wild Patten & Wild Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
637262014 77130 Florida Ave 1965
Assessor; Building Permit No.
122880 Residential Mid-Century Modern Sproul Homes Inc. Sproul Homes Inc.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
640040016 72700 Fred Waring Dr University Baptist Church 1969
Periodical: Desert Sun,
01.18.1969 Institutional Late Modern Harrison, Richard Reese, Keith University Baptist Church Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
622250018 73510 Fred Waring Dr Palm Desert City Hall 1983
Periodical: Desert Sun,
03.26.1983 Institutional Late Modern
Ballew and Associates and
Bennie M. Gonzales and
Associates
Snedaker Construction and
Development Co.City of Palm Desert N/A N/A Post-1980, but noted due to probable future eligibility.
625132010 45390 Garden Sq 1958 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Roberts, Eugene Siemen
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
625132014 45430 Garden Sq 1959 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Outcault, John Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
One of John Outcault's personal residences in Palm
Desert.
630041005 46260 Goldenrod Ln 1959 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Hale, Ralph Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630043002 46215 Goldenrod Ln 1958 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Robbins, L.E.Robbins, L.E.
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism B/2/B; C/3/C,D
Residence of Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Robbins. Robbins was a
prominent contractor. (Source: Desert Mod Cat permits).
May be a Harold Bissner design, more research needed.
630090037 73465 Goldflower St 1962 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Moller, Paul Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630033007 73070 Grapevine St 1964 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Gibbs, Charles
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
630090037 73200 Grapevine St 1968 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Pitchford, Robert Hollenbeck, Clyde Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630081002 73297 Grapevine St Pelletier House 1950 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Clark, Frey, & Chambers Coffey, Arthur Pelletier, Adrian
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism B/2/B; C/3/C,D
Designed by architects Clark, Frey & Chambers for Adrian
Pelletier, founder and president of Purex Corporation.
(Source: Frey Finding Aid). Remodeled 1998, more
research needed to confirm integrity.
630081003 73325 Grapevine St 1954 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Durham, Willard Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630060003 73358 Grapevine St 1966 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Harrison, Richard A.Shadow Mountain Cottage Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630081005 73385 Grapevine St 1964 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
640282006 72603 Hedgehog St 1958 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Swenson, David
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Designed by architect Walter S. White for David
Swenson. This was part of the Palm Desert Corporation's
Metro Homes. (Source: UCSB Finding Aid, Desert Sun,
Desert Mod Cat permits)
640282014 72705 Hedgehog St 1951 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
640302002 72759 Hedgehog St 1953 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Morrey, Robert C.
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D Model home for Metro Homes development.
640302003 72787 Hedgehog St 1953 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D Model home for Metro Homes development.
628182016 72750 Homestead Rd 1964 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Graham, Stanton Eldorado Highlands (development)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
628192016 72910 Homestead Rd 1964 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Graham, Stanton Eldorado Highlands (development)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
628192017 72920 Homestead Rd 1964 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Graham, Stanton Eldorado Highlands (development)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
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627192033
000220036
000209356
000280030
000280013
000280046
000280045
000220039
000280050
000280029
000280047
000280048
000219716
000280028
000220445 73241 Hwy 111 Plaza Los Lagos 1978
Periodical: Desert Sun,
09.15.1977 Commercial Late Modern Thoryk, Paul Dunham, Curt C.G. Dunham
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1967-1980; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Second phase of a three phase commercial shopping
center project (first of which was Plaza Taxco) by the
architect/builder duo. Award of Merit for best
commercial building in the western regional states from
the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in 1978.
000179485
627201022 73301 Hwy 111 Bank of Indio 1982 Assessor Commercial Late Modern Johnson, Ira
Snedaker Construction and
Development Co.Bank of Indio Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627093015 73468 Hwy 111 Palm Village Market 1959 Permits Commercial No style Outcault, John Andrews, Winfield Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
Owned by Winfield Andrews, with later additions by
architect John Outcault. (Source: John Outcault
archive/UCSB; Desert Mod Cat permits)
000159316 73633 Hwy 111 Keedy's Fountain and Grill 1957 2006 List Commercial Commercial Vernacular Keedy, Bob Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F: B/2/B
Owned and operated by Bob Keedy, who managed Palm
Village Market; has been in continuous operation since
opening.
627212003 73677 Hwy 111
The Ring/Hanson Shopping
Center 1957 2006 List Commercial Mid-Century Modern Ring, Stanley Duval Brothers
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
000280140 73901 Hwy 111 Press Building 1964 Leuschner research Commercial Mid-Century Modern Johnson, Ira "Bud"Press, Arthur Jensen, Johnson & Ritter Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627184017 73960 Hwy 111 Palm Village Malt Shop 1950 Assessor Commercial
Late Modern/Commercial
Vernacular
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
000261489
625095009 74450 Hwy 111 Johnny Bash's Club House 1964
Periodical: Palm Desert Post,
04.02.1964 Commercial
Late Modern/Commercial
Vernacular Barton Construction Corp.Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
Originally the Fort restaurant (significant), now Cactus
Jack's.
625112019 74221-74225 Hwy 111 Desert Magazine Building 1948 Assessor Commercial Pueblo Revival Williams, Harry Shea, R.P.Desert Magazine Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
Desert Magazine Building, the first major building
completed south of Highway 111. Likely retains local
eligibility despite alterations.
N/A N/A Hwy 111 Palm Village Inn Palm Trees 1948 ca.Arcadia book 2009, 29 Non-parcel resource N/A N/A N/A Angleo Potencia Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Commercial Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
3 palm trees fronting Arco station at NW corner of
Highway 111 and Portola Ave.; 1 or more may be those
placed by Angelo Potencia ca. 1948 in front of his Palm
Village Inn.
000203410
627074011 73220 Hwy 111 P.Q.D. Car Wash 1950 Assessor Commercial Commercial Vernacular Dickson, John Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Commercial Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
Small round corner volume may have originally been
sales office for Ideal Desert Homes. Additional research
needed.
627092022 73290 Hwy 111 The Hayloft Restaurant 1962 Assessor Commercial Commercial Vernacular Monty, R.A.Monty, R.A.Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
000306811
627152007 73510 Hwy 111 Palm Desert Liquor 1962 Desert Sun, April 21, 1962 Commercial Commercial Vernacular Outcault, John Meredith and Simpson Rolfe, C.W.Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
Palm Desert Liquor, designed by architect John Outcault
for C. W. Rolfe. (Source: John Outcault archive/UCSB)
(Photos: DSun 4/27/62)
000311030
627154006 73660 Hwy 111 The Buccino Interiors 1958 Assessor Commercial
Commercial Vernacular/Mid-
Century Modern McCallum, Jack Lamb, Berton Buccino, Michael Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
The Buccino Interiors building, designed by architect Jack
McCallum and built by Berton Lamb for Michael Buccino.
Buccino was a landscape designer who did the Palm
Springs Library. The original sign is still on the building.
(Source: Desert Sun) (Photos: DSun 8/8/58; 11/14/58)
627212002 73669 Hwy 111 1960 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Doty, Charles W.Meredith & Simpson Boyd, William Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
A commercial building designed by architect Charles W.
Doty for William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy) and built by
Meredith & Simpson. (Source: Desert Sun) (Photos: DSun
4/22/60)
627173005
000232450
000279715
000303320
000279717 73730 Hwy 111 Canon/Canyon Building 1963 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Patten & Wild Patten & Wild
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
627173006
000280281
000219924
000154339
000220815
000222930
000280283
000154340
000280284
000280282 73744 Hwy 111 H.S. Hanson Building 1947 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Hess & Tate Rosebrook, Charles F.Hanson, H.S.Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Commercial Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
The H. S. Hanson building, built by Charles F. Rosebrook
and designed by architects Hess & Tate (?). (Source:
Desert Sun) (Photos: DSun 10/10/47; unknown
photograph)
627222034
000221568
000280137
000280138
000280136
000240648
000303592
000280133
000241767 73925 Hwy 111 Pelgram Building 1958 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Pelgram, Charles Press Construction Co.Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Commercial Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
The Pelgram Building, owned and built under Charles
Pelgram and designed by architect John Outcault. Later
owned and expanded by Harold Jensen, who hired
Outcault to expand the western wing of the building.
(Source: John Outcault archives/UCSB; Desert Mod Cat
permits)
000280259
625084014 74104 Hwy 111 Palm Village Market (first)1946
Assessor; Periodical: Desert
Sun, 12.02.1983 Commercial
Commercial Vernacular/Late
Moderne Mollin Investment Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Commercial Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
Appears to be oldest extant commercial property in Palm
Desert.
625084007 74124 Hwy 111 Valley Lumber 1955 Assessor Commercial Commercial Vernacular White, Walter
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D Originally Valley Lumber, designed by Walter White.
625122003 74271 Hwy 111 1949 Assessor Commercial Commercial Vernacular Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Commercial Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
The J&G Panorama Market, a prominent local store that
had dates, art, and minerals. The building was a surplus
quonset hut, which is encased in the current building.
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280223 74275 Hwy 111 1959 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Etcheparre, Martine
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Designed by architect John Outcault for Martine
Etcheparre. Hugh Kaptur was also hired to design an
office at this location, which was never built. (Source:
UCSB Finding Aid; Desert Mod Cat permits) (Photos:
DSun 5/16/58). This may have been the sales office for
the subdivision behind it.
000220820
000279709
627173014 73706-73714 Hwy 111 1950 Assessor Commercial Commercial Vernacular Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Commercial Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
628150057 47321 Hwy 74
Palm Desert Community
Presbyterian Church 1968 2006 List Institutional Late Modern
Powell, Morgridge, Richards
and Coghlan Lamb, Berton L.Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
628150059 47535 Hwy 74 St. Margaret's Episcopal Church 1965 Assessor Institutional Mid-Century Modern Ricciardi, Robert St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Institutional Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F
Now used as community center next to newer St.
Margaret's building. Designed by architect Robert
Ricciardi, who donated the plans and was involved in the
church. (Source: Desert Sun)
652120007 49305 Hwy 74
Indian Springs Mobile Home Park
Clubhouse 1971
Periodical: Palm Desert Post,
09.02.71 Residential Late Modern Mueller, Bob; O'Moffett, Jim
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1967-1980; Modernism
Within Indian Springs Mobile Home Park. Not visible
from public right of way.
630042001 73317 Ironwood St 1947 Assessor Residential Unknown Holt, Harry
Residence of Harry Holt and one of the earliest homes in
Palm Desert. Holt was the vice president of the Rancho
Mirage Co. and highly involved in the original subdivision
of Rancho Mirage. (Source: Desert Sun) (Photos: Sun
Spots 5th Anniversary). Only partially visible from public
ROW.
655300013 49400 JFK Trail Phil Harris House 1957 Assessor Residential Unknown
Information from community member indicates this is
the Phil Harris House. Not visible from public right of
way.
630031007 72776 Joshua Tree St 1975
Periodical: Desert Sun,
01.17.1980 Residential Late Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630031006 72828 Joshua Tree St Elmer J. Nordstrom House 1973 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Walling, John
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1967-1980; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
630032004 72853 Joshua Tree St Harold Dahlberg House 1974 Assessor Residential Late Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630032003 72879 Joshua Tree St 1958 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Mhoon and Mhoon Dunn, Howard Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630023003 73009 Joshua Tree St 1974 Assessor Residential Late Modern Martin, Charles Willliamson, Mrs. & Mr. Robert G.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
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630031005 72856 Joshua Tree St 1957 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627322010 73061 Joshua Tree St Outcault House 1968 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Outcault, John
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1967-1980; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
One of John Outcault's personal residences in Palm
Desert.
627284009 73166 Joshua Tree St 1957 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Moyer, John P.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627302003 73305 Joshua Tree St Carl and Edna Henderson 1947 Assessor Residential No style Henderson, Carl and Edna Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F; B/2/B
Residence of Carl Henderson, brother to Cliff Henderson
and an original realtor. (Photos: DSun 5/16/58).
Architect likely Henry Eggers but needs confirmation.
Building is substantially altered but may retain local
eligibility.
627301018 73416 Joshua Tree St 1949 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A
627311024 73498 Joshua Tree St William Boyd House 1955 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Doty, Charles W.Boyd, William (Hopalong Cassidy)Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 B/2/B; C/3/C,D
627321005 73345 Juniper St Ritter House 1974 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Ritter, George George and Carol Ritter Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627321001 73365 Juniper St 1974 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Swain, Pat Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627321001 73219 Juniper St 1954 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Brown, Thomas Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627332001 73543 Juniper St 1952 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Brown, Tom Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627332003 73605 Juniper St 1949 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Burns, Herbert Hoams Construction Company Fodor, T Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
Designed by architect Herbert Burns as a model home.
(Source: PS Villager)
625181001 45782 Lantana Ave Tropical Garden Apartments 1949 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Stokes, Ruth and Russel Stokes, Ruth and Russel Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625183001 45902 Lantana Ave 1947 Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625132049 74025 Larrea St Christian Science Church 1959 Assessor Institutional Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Foster, William Christian Science Society of Palm Desert Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625132005 74200 Larrea St 1959 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Schafer, Greg and Albert
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
630231015 73408 Little Bend Tr 1957
Assessor; Building Permit No.
33083 Residential Mid-Century Modern Schwilck, Adrian Schwilck, A.Burke, Tony Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Residential Development, 1957-1966 B/2/B
House of Tony Burke, prominent early realtor involved in
Silver Spur sales and one of the original members of the
Desert Riders
637271001 43765 Louisiana St 1965 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625241003 74540 Monte Verde Way 1954 Assessor Residential Ranch May, Cliff; Choate, Chris
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
The eastern portion of the house is pre-fab kit home
designed by architect Cliff May with Christ Choate.
According to an ad, it appears this was a May model
home. (Source: Desert Sun) (Photos: LA Times 3/13/55)
000226609
000301333
000310386
009616645 43500 Monterey Ave
Odell Ranch House within
College of the Desert 1948 Assessor Residential Moderne
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism
A/1/A,F; B/2/B;
C/3/C,D
The Odell Ranch House predated College of the Desert,
likely Herbert Burns design of two-story building for
Odell. Later housed university president. College of the
Desert is also identified as a potential district.
627292025 45900 Ocotillo Dr Maui Palms 1964 LL Google Map Residential Tiki Modern/Polynesian Ranch Bissner, Harold J.Bissner, Harold J.Desert Palms Investment Co.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism, Ranch C/3/C,D
628082004 45998 Ocotillo Dr Highland House 1950 LL Google Map Residential Mid-Century Modern Cohun, M. Mrs. Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
628082002 46100 Ocotillo Dr Whispering Shadows 1964 LL Google Map Residential Mid-Century Modern Doty, Charles Cochran, D.C.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625261005 74340 Old Prospector Tr 1952 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625263008 74391 Old Prospector Tr 1956 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Ryan, R.M.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625312005 74671 Old Prospector Tr Randall Henderson House 1967 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Henderson, Randall
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1967-1980; Modernism B/2/B; C/3/C,D Residence of Randall Henderson.
625312021 74701 Old Prospector Tr Van Vliet House 1956 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Mhoon and Mhoon Larabee, C.W.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
278565 45125 Panorama Dr ca. 1950 Field observation Mixed-use Pueblo Revival
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980
Commercial Development, 1946-1956; Period
Revival A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D Two buildings added behind J&G Panorama Market
625142008 45439 Panorama Dr 1953 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Schwilck, Adrian Schwilck, Adrian Werder. H.D.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
One of a small group of matching bungalows arrayed
around a shared pool (others altered)
640050056 72960 Park View Dr Church of Latter-Day Saints 1981
Periodical: Desert Sun,
02.21.1981 Institutional Late Modern Church of Latter Day Saints Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625175012 74210 Parosella St 1954 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Kapp, Harold and Ella Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
Residence of Harold and Ella Kapp, featured in the LA
Time Home Magazine and photographed by Julius
Shulman.
625196025
625196026 74468 Parosella St 1960
Assessor; Building Permit No.
64979 Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Charles Wenck, Monte (Holiday Ranch Homes)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
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625183002 74151 Peppergrass St 1950 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Ribbons, Doc Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625181008 74154 Peppergrass St 1949 Assessor Residential Vernacular Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A
Information from Kim Housken (CRPC 3/26/25) indicates
this property is adobe contruction. Not visible from the
public right-of-way.
625212016 74360 Peppergrass St 1960 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Beard, M.L.Beard, M.L.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625212016 74410 Peppergrass St 1949 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Frost, Barry Prieth, R.N., Harnish, John Smith. W.D.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625222005 74581 Peppertree Dr 1957 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Mitchell, George Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625222013 74695 Peppertree Dr 1956 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Doty, Charles W.Wenck, Monte Wheeler, Ferris Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625221040 74704 Peppertree Dr 1956 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Doty, Charles W.Wenck, Monte Holiday Ranch Homes Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627322001 73199 Pinyon St 1952 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Hoams Construction Company E.W. Stewart
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism B/2/B; C/3/C,D E.W. Stewart was founder of Catalina Swimwear.
627334004 73597 Pinyon St
Cliff and Marion Henderson
House 1953 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern
Eggers, Henry Lawrence,
White, Walter S.Henderson, Clifford
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism B/2/B; C/3/C,D
Residence of Clifford Henderson, original founder of
Palm Desert. Designed by architect Henry Lawrence
Eggers with later additions by Walter S. White. Eggers
was also an architect for Shadow Mountain Club. Tommy
Tomson, Cliff's brother-in-law and Palm Desert's urban
planner, designed the landscape of the home. (Source:
Desert Sun, historic documents) (Photos: PS Villager
3/48)
640272008 72591 Pitahaya St 1963 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Moyer, John P.Evidon, W. M.Evidon, W.M.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
622350003 43301 Portola Ave Edgar Bergen Ranch and House 1937 Assessor Residential Seaton, Bill and Roberta; later Bergen, Edgar Early Development, 1910-1945 Early Residential Development, 1910-1945 A/1/A,F; B/2/B
Roberta and Bill Seaton House, originally anchored
Roberta's Date Ranch. Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen
purchased in 1942. Not visible from public ROW - walled
off even within the mobile home park at 43155 Portola.
625131007 45300 Portola Ave Palm Desert Post Office 1970
Periodical: Desert Sun
6.16.70 Institutional Vernacular John F. Otto Inc.Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980 Institutional Development, 1967-1980 A/1/A,F
627273021
000280291
000310561 45445 Portola Ave Portola Square 1978
Periodical: Desert Sun,
12.3.1977 Commercial Late Modern
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1967-1980; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
N/A N/A Royal Palm Dr Gillette Ranch Date Palms 1920 ca.Estimate Non-parcel resource N/A N/A N/A N/A Early Development, 1910-1945 Early Industrial Development, 1910-1945 A/1/A
Mature date palms lining Royal Palm Dr between San
Pablo Ave and San Mateo Ave; some retain ladders for
harvesting. Appear to be remnants of a Gillette Ranch
grove and estimated to have been planted in the 1920s.
627084009 44712 San Benito Cir 1955 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
627092013 44790 San Benito Cir 1949 Assessor Residential
Spanish Colonial
Revival/Vernacular Modern Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Commercial Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
627092048 44876 San Benito Cir 1948 Assessor Residential Spanish Colonial Revival Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
Information from David Toltzmann (CRPC 3/26/25)
indicates this property is adobe construction.
627166007 44711 San Jacinto Ave 1940 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Early Development, 1910-1945 Early Residential Development, 1910-1945 A/1/A,F
627165005 44709 San Jose Ave 1948 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern 44709 Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
627181011 44881 San Jose Ave 1941 Assessor Residential
Spanish Colonial
Revival/Vernacular Modern Growl, Clarance Early Development, 1910-1945 Early Residential Development, 1910-1945 A/1/A,F
627162002 44522 San Juan Ave Carpenter House 1955 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Falls, T.C.Falls, T.C.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627161008 44573 San Juan Ave 1950 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627161008 44678 San Juan Ave Palm Village Model Home 1950 ca.Aerials Residential No style Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
Originally model home/sales office for Palm Village; may
retain local eligibility despite alterations.
627163004 44572 San Luis Rey Ave Dr. Ruge House 1946 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
264266 45350 San Luis Rey Ave
Sun and Shadows/Edith Eddy
Ward Home 1949
Assessor; Periodical: Palm
Springs Limelight News,
08.26.1949 Commercial Mid-Century Modern Burns, Herbert RBH Construction Co.Ward, Edith Eddy, Hotel owned by Talbot, L. Fred Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Commercial Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F; B/2/B
East portion was Ward's home, later converted to Sun
and Shadow lodge.
627410009
627410010 45375 San Luis Rey Ave 1961 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Overpeck, Warren Frazier Henderson, Clifford
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
The only remaining structure from Firecliff Lodge, one of
the later living units. Designed by architect Warren
Frazier Overpeck for Clifford Henderson.
625081005 74022 San Marino Cir 1940 Assessor Residential Unknown Early Development, 1910-1945 Early Residential Development, 1910-1945 A/1/A,F Partially visible from public ROW.
625081010 74041 San Marino Cir 1940 Assessor Residential Unknown Early Development, 1910-1945 Early Residential Development, 1910-1945 A/1/A,F Partially visible from public ROW.
625082003 74047 San Marino Cir 1941 Assessor Residential Unknown Early Development, 1910-1945 Early Residential Development, 1910-1945 A/1/A,F Partially visible from public ROW.
625064012 74060 San Marino Cir 1939 Assessor Residential Unknown Early Development, 1910-1945 Early Residential Development, 1910-1945 A/1/A,F Partially visible from public ROW.
627141015 44660 San Pablo Ave 1958 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern White, Walter S.Demann, Richard Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
Last remaining of a grouping of duplexes designed by
White.
000285223
000280073
000280071
000280069 45120 San Pablo Ave San Pablo Plaza 1980 Commercial Late Modern Thoryk, Paul Dunham, Curt G.Dunham, Curt G.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627161002 44532 San Pascual Ave 1951 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Bond, Dave E.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627101063 73550 Santa Rosa Way Palm Desert Little Theater 1950 Assessor Institutional Vernacular Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Institutional Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
Appears to be the first permanent theater facility in Palm
Desert - now has different use.
625071003 44558 Santa Ynez Ave 1949 Assessor Residential Spanish Colonial Revival Ogilvie, Nate Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
625161004 74550 Shadow Hills Rd 1960 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Doty, Charles W.Wenck, Monte Wenck, Monte Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625162035 74601-74615 Shadow Hills Rd 1966 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
Likely designed by Richard Dorman for Monte Wenck
(these are nearly identical to the Fairview Cottages);
additional research needed.
627342001 73745 Shadow Lake Dr 1956 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Bray, William Roberts Construction Stanthony Corp
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
The Stanthony Corporation house, designed by architect
William Bray. The Stanthony Corporation was a kitchen
appliance corporation that built the home as a model.
Upon completion, they flew out all of their executives on
a private plane to PSP airport, were driven in Cadillacs to
the home, and ended the day with an event at Shadow
Mountain Club. The trip was so big that they took out an
$89 million insurance policy on the executives. The
home was also featured in a 1956 issue of the LA Times
Home Magazine. (Source: Desert Sun, Sun Spots)
(Photos: DSun 4/7/55; 4/6/56; 9/18/56; LA Times
7/29/56 (2); 7/8/56)
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627341012 73822 Shadow Lake Dr 1958 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Jefferson, Phillip; Helen, Huntington Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627353004 73911 Shadow Lake Dr 1956
Assessor; Building Permit No.
12030 Residential Mid-Century Modern Moyer, John P.N. Hoon and M. Hoon George Walling Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627311013 73675 Shadow Mountain Dr Yum Yum Tree Apartments 1973 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Affiliated Construction Company Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627341005 73835-73841 Shadow Mountain Dr Little Pentagon 1964 Assessor Mid-Century Modern Ernst, Clyde Ernst, Clyde Ernst, Clyde
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
627351005 73951-73955 Shadow Mountain Dr 1963 Building permit Residential Mid-Century Modern
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
627284005 73219 Shadow Mountain Dr Twin Palms Lodge 1947
Assessor; Desert Sun,
12.09.1947 Residential Mid-Century Modern Sturgeon, Robert and Florence Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
The Twin Palms Lodge, the first apartment hotel in Palm
Desert. Owned and operated by Bob and Florence
Sturgeon. (Source: Desert Sun) (Photos: Desert Magazine
ad, historic postcard, PS Villager ads; PS Villager 1/48).
May retain local eligibility despire alterations.
627311009 73595 Shadow Mountain Dr 1963 Building Permit No. 79961 Residential Mid-Century Modern Barton, J.R.Barton, J.R.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627341020 73721 Shadow Mountain Dr Gala Villa Motel, Mojave Resort 1957 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Waterman, Layton Waterman, Layton Waterman, W.L.
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
627273020 73758 Shadow Mountain Dr Samareu, Desert Patch Inn 1954 Assessor Commercial Buck, Reuben
Planned Community Development, 1946-1956;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1946-1956; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Now 'The Mod Resort'. 14 rooms and suites (2006 list);
Originally built as the Samareu by Rueben Buck, in 1955
it is sold to Pat Ritchie who renovates and expands the
property into the Desert Patch Hotel. (Source: Desert
Sun) (Photos: Desert Patch postcard; Maynard L. Parker,
photographer. Courtesy of The Huntington Library; DSun
4/15/54; DSun 6/9/55)
627273015 73860 Shadow Mountain Dr Continental 6 Co-op 1962
Assessor; Building Permit No.
72528 Residential Mid-Century Modern Doty, Charles W.Continental Apartment Inc.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
625173001 74056 Shadow Mountain Dr Candlewood Lodge 1958 Assessor Commercial Mid-Century Modern Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Commercial Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
627303001
627303002
627303003 73331-73335 Shadow Mountain Dr.1970 ca.Aerials Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D Attributed to William Cody; additional research needed.
630242002 73570 Silver Moon Tr 1958 Building Permit No. 31131 Residential Mid-Century Modern Schwilck, A.Panorama Builders F.A. Morley Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
655060017 48065 Silver Spur Dr 1962 Building Permit No. 64285 Residential Ranch May, Cliff Thomas Co. Inc.Hearn, Thomas
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Ranch B/2/B; C/3/C,D
630243019 47700 Silver Spur Tr 1961 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Only partially visible from public ROW.
N/A N/A Silver Spur Tr
Silver Spur Ranch Planning
Features 1956-57 Multiple Non-parcel resource N/A Diversified Development, 1957-1966 Residential Development, 1957-1966 A/1/A,F
Original Silver Spur Ranch subdivision entry sign,
landscaped medians/islands with twin and triplet palms
on Silver Spur Trail.
628172016 72886 Skyward Wy 1973 Assessor Residential Late Modern White, Charlie Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630311081 73838 Smoke Tree Ct Silver Spur Ranch Clubhouse 1963
Periodical: Los Angeles Times,
04.28.63 Residential Mid-Century Modern Ricciardi, Robert
Diversified Developments, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
Original Silver Spur Ranch clubhouse, now within
Corsican Villas and not visible from public ROW.
628162005 72735 Somera Dr 1978
Periodical: Desert Sun,
09.23.1978 Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
628161005 72750 Somera Dr 1971
Periodical: Desert Sun,
05.06.1971 Residential Mid-Century Modern Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
628171011 72980 Somera Dr 1966
Periodical: Palm Desert Post,
09.16.1965 Residential Mid-Century Modern Kapp, Hal Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630221022 73502 Sun Ln 1966
Assessor; Building Permit No.
136160 Residential Mid-Century Modern White, C.F.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630222006 73531 Sun Ln 1960 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Krisel, William Cottrell, L.G.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630242011 73673 Sun Ln 1961 Building Permit No. 66792 Residential Mid-Century Modern Wexler, Donald Dunphy and Fender Fey, Roy and Ethel Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630090023 73265 Tamarisk St 1957 Assessor Residential
Contemporary Ranch/Mid-
Century Modern Krisel, William Holstein, George Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630090019 73347 Tamarisk St Gloria Greer House 1957
Assessor; Building Permit No.
35418 Residential Mid-Century Modern Krisel, William Holstein, George George Holstein & Son; Greer, Gloria
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism
A/1/A,F; B/2/B;
C/3/C,D
630090005 73354 Tamarisk St 1963 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern DuBois, Charles
J.C. Dunas, Purple Hills Estates
(development)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630090017 73381 Tamarisk St 1963 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John Cummings, J.R.Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
630090009 73436 Tamarisk St 1962 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern DuBois, Charles
J.C. Dunas, Purple Hills Estates
(development)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
626040008 75771 Temple Ln 1973 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern
MGG Corp (McLachlin, Graham,
Grickley)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
001546020
626040003 75881 Temple Ln 1971 Assessor Residential Mid-Century Modern
MGG Corp (McLachlin, Graham,
Grickley)Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
627232007 73170 Tumbleweed Ln Halekulani Apartments 1958
2006 List; Building Permit
41613 Residential Mid-Century/Tiki Modern Bissner, Harold White, Charles Bissner, Associates Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D Now The Pines.
624193013 74106 Velardo Dr 1962
Assessor; Building Permit No.
59171 Residential Mid-Century Modern Shadow Village Homes, Inc.
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Residential Development, 1957-1966; Modernism C/3/C,D
640293008 45685 Verba Santa Dr 1953 Assessor Residential Vernacular Planned Community Development, 1946-1956 Residential Development, 1946-1956 A/1/A,F
640303018 45739 Verba Santa Dr 1953 Assessor Residential Hacienda Ranch Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Ranch C/3/C,D
630021004 46100 Verba Santa Dr 1965
Assessor; Building Permit No.
122810 Residential Regency DuBois, Charles
J.C. Dunas, Purple Hills Estates
(development)Purple Hills Estates Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Modernism C/3/C,D
000198630
637300034 43250 Warner Tr Church of Second Chances 1968 Assessor Institutional Mid-Century Modern Outcault, John
Country Clubs & Incorporation, 1967-1980;
Architecture & Design, 1910-1980 Institutional Development, 1967-1980; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
637170048
637170051 42695 Washington St St. John's Lutheran Church 1963 Building Permit No. 108134 Institutional Mid-Century Modern
Outcault, John - Maul and
Pulver AIA
Merle M. Beard Company (general
contractor)St. John's Lutheran Church
Diversified Development, 1957-1966; Architecture
& Design, 1910-1980 Institutional Development, 1957-1966; Modernism A/1/A,F; C/3/C,D
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628102003 72825 Willow St 1957
Assessor; Building Permit No.
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