Stunning sights and rich legacy - climb aboard our grand tour of the best of Palm Springs modern
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The quirky-angled entrance to the Del Marcos Hotel.
Photo: Dave Weinstein |
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Century Palm Springs, an Alexander apartment house, has been turned into an inn. (598 Grenfall Road,760-323-9966)
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The Del Marcos, Bill Cody's first commission in town, set the tone for post-war modern motels. The motel also has a wonderful Alexander home available for rent. (225 W. Baristo Road, 1-800-676-1214)
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The Movie Colony Hotel, designed by Albert Frey. (726 N. Indian Canyon Drive, 1-888-953-5700
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The Orbit In, perhaps the highest end of the retro resorts. You can see Albert Frey's house from the Frey Room's outdoor shower. (562 W. Arenas Road, 1-877-996-7248) The architect was Herbert Bruns, who also designed the Desert Riviera (610 E. Palm Canyon Dr.)
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The Lautner Compound in Desert Hot Springs. The Lautner Compound is especially unique, four units of angular steel that develop a very special relationship with the desert. Tony Merchell is manager. (760-288-2280).
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Miracle Manor is a 1948 motel remodeled by architect Michael Rotondi. (12589 Reposo Way, Desert Hot Springs, 877-329-6641).
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Photographs by John Eng and Adriene Biondo (except as noted)