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Sign of the times
One of the Coachella Valley’s most prominent landmarks along Highway 111 was designated as a historic resource by the city this week.
Nathan Jacroux
Sep 9, 20231 min read
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‘Pink Elephant’ car wash sign in Rancho Mirage to receive historic designation
The ‘Pink Elephant’ car wash sign in Rancho Mirage will be preserved for posterity thanks to the work of Preservation Mirage.
Nathan Jacroux
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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Preservation Mirage Secures Historic Designation For The Pink Elephant Car Wash Sign
Rancho Mirage, CA – To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the City of Rancho Mirage, the iconic ‘Pink Elephant’ car wash sign is to...
Nathan Jacroux
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Preservation Mirage featured on US Modernist podcast during Modernism Week 2023
Preservation Mirage board president Dan Allen and founder, Melissa Riche were interviewed by George Smart of US Modernist.
Nathan Jacroux
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Rancho Mirage's history, mid-century architectural gems to be showcased during Modernism Week
Ema Sasic Palm Springs Desert Sun The Tamarisk neighborhood walking tour, presented by Preservation Mirage, will highlight significant,...
Nathan Jacroux
Feb 10, 20231 min read
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Preservation Mirage Announces Annual Merchandise Collaboration with the Michael Weems Collection
The preservation group is launching an annual limited-edition run of porcelain trays featuring the best of Rancho Mirage architecture,...
Nathan Jacroux
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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New Membership Program & Kick-Off Event to Celebrate the Architectural History of Rancho Mirage
Preservation Mirage launches four paid membership tiers & resumes in-person events on November 5th with a cocktail reception.
Nathan Jacroux
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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Preservation Mirage map of Rancho Mirage featured in Palm Springs Life Magazine
Architecture and design buffs can now visit more than 50 homes, communities, and sites of historic and architectural interest in Rancho...
Nathan Jacroux
Feb 1, 20221 min read
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History Course: PM Educates Residents on Rancho Mirage’s Architectural Legacy in Order to Protect It
What do Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, the Marx Brothers, Hoagy Carmichael, and Gerald and Betty Ford have in...
Nathan Jacroux
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Preservation Mirage launches architecture map of Rancho Mirage
Preservation Mirage will launch its architecture map of Rancho Mirage in mid-November. This map, the first of its kind for the city,...
Nathan Jacroux
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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The Curious Case of Casa Chiquita
A nearly 90-year mystery about the historical roots of the oldest known farmhouse in Rancho Mirage is solved.
Nathan Jacroux
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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Thoroughly Modern Cody
The early work of famed architect William F. Cody was instrumental to the success of what’s now known as Thunderbird Country Club.
Nathan Jacroux
Feb 10, 20201 min read
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