The Arthur Elrod “Escape House” Tour

Join Modernism Week in this very exclusive tour of the former 1962 home of midcentury Modern interior designer, Arthur Elrod, ASID Last seen on tour in 2019, this home continues to be lovingly restored by new homeowners. With meticulously preserved interiors, it places you solidly in the midcentury period of Palm Springs. Every detail still reflects Arthur’s influence and design aesthetic with the home nearly just as Arthur left it in 1969. You’ll experience first-hand Arthur Elrod’s exquisite taste and style that is as relevant today as it was then.

The house was famously featured in Architectural Digest in 1963, highlighting its “contemporary design in its truest and most stylish form.” And a feature story on Arthur’s home, in Palm Springs Life, 1964, further established the home’s importance to design. It is preserved for us to enjoy today and to see it as Arthur saw it.

Palm Springs resident and local icon Nelda Linsk was an early client and lifelong friend of Arthur’s and will be present for this special tour. Nelda hired Arthur in 1962 to design the interiors of the famed Kaufmann House that Nelda and her husband owned at the time. The widely recognized Slim Aarons photograph “Poolside Gossip” features Nelda in yellow and friends enjoying the Elrod-designed poolscape with architect Richard Neutra’s masterpiece in the background. Nelda and other special guests will be on hand to share more stories about Arthur Elrod and the home. 

$55

Things To KnowThis is an encore home tour from 2019
Ages 13 and older
Private homes are not wheelchair accessible
Pets and animals not permitted
Photography permitted
No food or drinks permitted in homes
Free neighborhood street parking
Walking and standing activity
Restrooms not available
Interior/exterior tour
Large purses, bags, and backpacks not permitted
No smoking or e-cigarettes
The organizer of this event is Modernism Week.

Check-in Location "Elrod Escape" Residence
350 Via Lola
Palm Springs, CA 92262View Map

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