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Sunrise Park Neighborhood Home Tour: Close to Everything, but Far From Ordinary

Sunrise Park presents a mix of architectural styles that evolved over time, from Atomic Ranch to late 60s mod. Centrally located near Donald Wexler's iconic airport that opened the desert to a world of international travelers and next to the civic center with the Albert Frey designed City Hall, innovative and influential architects like Wexler, William Krisel, Albert Belden Crist, Robert H. Ricciardi, Dan Palmer and Hugh Kaptur all designed homes here. Architects William Cody and Kaptur may have designed landmarks throughout the Coachella Valley but chose Sunrise Park to build their family homes while the Alexander Construction Company and Jack and Berne Meiselman selected the neighborhood for their Enchanted Homes and Palm Lane Estates developments. Other famous residents included Huell Howser, the host of PBS television's long-running series California's Gold as well as hotel magnate Conrad Hilton.

The tour highlights a home in the Enchanted Homes tracts built by the Alexander Construction Company, a home built by famed architect Jack Meiselman, a home designed by Albert Belden Crist that was featured in Palm Springs Life magazine and will also feature vintage automobiles.

Photo Credits: Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization

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 with prior notification
  • Are food and drinks permitted?Food and drink No food or drinks permitted in homes
  • 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 public/neighborhood street parking
  • What is the policy for personal effects?Bag or purse Large purses, bags, backpacks discouraged
  • Is photography permitted?Camera Photography permitted at discretion of host
  • 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 Not wheelchair accessible
The organizer of this event is: Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization

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