In 1957, Twin Palms became the desert's first completed Modernist neighborhood. Designed by William Krisel and built by the Alexander Construction Company, Twin Palms sparked the Desert Modernist movement that continues to this day.

William Krisel brought sophistication to an economical tract development and the Ocotillo Lodge. You will enter two of his detached homes—each respectfully restored to reflect its original design and a bungalow at the historic Ocotillo Lodge. Three unique houses will also be on tour: a renovated 1958 home built by Don McKinney, youngest of a storied Palm Springs family; two houses built by Milton Seidner, who built several unique homes in Twin Palms designed by Cary Bigman—an updated 1964 home designed by Bigman, and a 1969 Hollywood Regency time capsule with original interiors designed by Ian Phillips.

Exclusive to our tour is a multimedia exhibit, William Krisel's Twin Palms, featuring graphic panels, scale home models, and a video kiosk, which details Mr. Krisel's innovations and impact on Palm Springs architecture.

This year's tour showcases landmarks, including our new Krisel-inspired Little Free Library, the neighborhood entry sign, the renamed William Krisel Way, and Hugh Kaptur's Palm Springs Fire Station #4. Vintage cars will enliven your route.

By the tour's end, you will appreciate why our neighborhood is a frequent location for social media and print stories and its enduring appeal as chronicled in books, videos, and articles in travel and lifestyle magazines.

Tour proceeds help the Twin Palms Neighborhood Organization preserve and beautify our neighborhood and fund community projects.

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