Still Living Large in Small Spaces

Artists brought their easels and palettes to this area to capture the flora and fauna framed by the nearby hills. This Painters Path area bordered by east Shadow Mountain and Edgehill became a site of smaller homes and condominiums that helped provide diversification in housing for South Palm Desert. In the early 1950s, the Planning Department declined to allow one or two companies (i.e., Metro Homes) to dominate. Instead, they encouraged a variety of builders (over 20!) and architects such as Walter White, Ross Patten, Duke Wild, John P. Moyer (and others) to build small homes. In addition, Harold Bissner Sr’s Sands and Shadows, the award-winning Sandpiper Condominiums (William Krisel), and Kings Point (Hugh Kaptur) were built over a 20-year period beginning in 1958. The latter two (Sandpiper and Kings Point) have Palm Desert Historical Designation, along with one of the Walter White homes in the area. 

Fortunately for us, many of these original homes remain unaltered or have been restored and await. This Encore walking tour will begin at Kings Point and circle throughout the neighborhood returning to Kings Point for a reception. Along the way...we may have a surprise or two. 

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$55

Things To KnowAges 13 and older
This is an outdoor activity
No pets, service animals permitted
Photography permitted at discretion of host
Food and drinks provided
Free neighborhood street parking
Walking activity with exterior and/or interior steps
Guided exterior tour
Early arrival for check-in required
No smoking or e-cigarettes

Important InformationThere is on-street parking on Shadow Mountain near Kings Point.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. Bring water.
A restroom is only available at Registration at Kings Point.
We are walking on public roads.
Arrive half an hour before your start time.
ADA details: There is an approximately 17-degree slope on the route.
The organizer of this event is Historical Society of Palm Desert.

Check-in Location Kings Point
Shadow Mountain Dr & Cactus Ct
Palm Desert, CA 92260View Map

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