Have you ever wondered how Palm Springs transformed from a quiet desert town into the Modernism capital of the world? This oral history reveals the humble beginnings of Modernism Week, the hugely popular 11-day festival that now draws international crowds. Read the firsthand accounts of the architects, organizers, and preservationists who, starting with a small 20th-century design show, worked together to save the city’s spectacular midcentury modern homes and create a multi-million-dollar cultural phenomenon.
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