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Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase

Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

$50 (2.5 hrs)

Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors

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Architects E. Stewart Williams, Donald Wexler, and Hugh Kaptur shine here. Some of Hollywood’s biggest names lived in these well-manicured properties boasting some of the most attractive desert landscaping in Palm Springs. Loretta Young, William Holden, Carmen Miranda, Jerry Lewis, and Liberace are just a few of the stars that called Deepwell home.

$50

Things To KnowAges 13 and older
This is an outdoor activity
No pets, service animals permitted
Free neighborhood street parking
Walking activity
Restrooms not available
Guided exterior tour
Early arrival for check-in required
No smoking or e-cigarettes

Important InformationPlease plan to arrive no later than 9:15 AM for your tour.
Meet at the corner of E. Mesquite and S. Manzanita.
Walking tour duration: approximately 2.5 hours.
This tour will view EXTERIORS ONLY, led by a knowledgeable docent.
Please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hats, and bring water.

No phone use during walking tours.
The organizer of this event is Palm Springs Historical Society.

Check-in Location Deepwell Estates neighborhood
Corner of E Mesquite Ave and Manzanita Ave
Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Photo Credits: Steven Portoles and Kathy Leonard. Palm Springs Historical Society {"locationAddressVisibility":"visible"}

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