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Palm Springs, California

Located in Riverside County, California, Palm Springs was established in 1938. Mid-century modern architecture capital. The Aerial Tramway is the world's largest rotating tramcar.

Founded 1938 | Population 48,000 | Peak 48,000 (2024) | County Riverside County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Palm Springs, California

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1938Founded: Palm Springs was founded by colonial settlers in Riverside County.

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1938Incorporated: Desert resort city.

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1950Hollywood Playground: Old Hollywood celebrity retreat.

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2010Modern Era: Palm Springs continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Did You Know?

Mid-century modern architecture capital.

The Aerial Tramway is the world's largest rotating tramcar.

Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, and many Hollywood stars had homes here.

Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.

Palm Springs was founded in 1938.

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