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The Palm Springs School: A Symposium

as a unique and special movement among other significant architectural movements like the Prairie School and Sarasota School.

, architect and Principal City Planner of Palm Springs, about the importance of preservation in establishing Palm Springs as a mecca of midcentury Modernism.

written by Alan Hess and spearheaded by the Palm Springs Architectural Alliance. A book signing follows the presentation.

Limited to 200 tickets on a first-purchased basis

psmuseum.org psarchitecturalalliance.org

Symposium Only Museum Member Ticket Symposium Only Non-Member Ticket Symposium PLUS Home Tour Museum Member Ticket Symposium PLUS Home Tour Non-Member Ticket

Photo Credits: Rizzoli Publishing, Julius Shulman Archive © Research Library, Getty Research Institute 2004.R.10., Tim Street-Porter, Juergen Nogai, Darren Bradley

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person All ages
  • What type of parking is available?Car Parking Available
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Limited restroom availability
  • What is the policy regarding smoking?Cigarette with smoke No smoking or e-cigarettes

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