From Forgotten to Fabulous: The Rejuvenation of Little Beverly Hills

Step back in time as you visit Little Beverly Hills, a pocket midcentury neighborhood in South Palm Springs and the second completed development by the Alexander Construction Company between 1957 and 1958. For the 20 year anniversary of Modernism Week, we have curated a home tour of 6 midcentury homes designed by star-chitect William Krisel, AIA. Marketed as Enchanted Village by the Alexander Construction Company, the development features homes with similar floor plans but varying rooflines and orientations to create unique properties of harmonious proportion and design. You will have the opportunity to see how residents have lovingly revitalized and restored these classic midcentury homes with timeless Palm Springs style emphasizing the elegant flow of indoor and outdoor living spaces perfect for entertaining. You can almost hear the ice clinking in cocktail shakers as you enter.

5 of the 6 homes are participating in Modernism Week for the first time including one designed by Steve Chase, a protégé of Arthur Elrod and a second home that served as the furnished model for the development. We welcome back fan favorite, The Shag House, also included on this tour.

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Photo Credits: Little Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person Ages 13 and older
  • Are pets, animals, or service animals permitted?Dog on a leash No pets, service animals permitted
  • Are food and drinks permitted?Food and drink No outside food or drinks
  • What are the mobility considerations for this activity?Person walking Walking activity with exterior and/or interior steps
  • What type of parking is available?Car Free neighborhood street parking
  • What is the policy for personal effects?Bag or purse Large purses, bags, backpacks discouraged
  • Is photography permitted?Camera
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Restrooms not available
  • Is this an indoor or outdoor activity?Sun Indoor and outdoor activity
  • What is the policy regarding smoking?Cigarette with smoke No smoking or e-cigarettes
  • What type of tour is this?Group of people Interior/exterior tour
  • What type of ADA accessibility is available?Wheelchair Private homes are not wheelchair accessible

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