FIVE PICTURE FRIDAY! - Twin Palms

Taken January 15, 2026

Palm Springs is one of those rare American cities that conveys its own, undeniable identity. Set against the desert mountain landscape, the city hangs on to its 1950’s and 60’s vibe when Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, and Bing Crosby strutted around town. In parallel, Palm Springs bit deep into the architectural trend that we now call mid-century modern, and the area maintains some of the most iconic structures of that genre remaining today. A sampling can be found in the neighborhood of Twin Palms - named because each home came with two complimentary palm trees. There, street after street of architectural history awaits, flaunting a style and moment in time that is both desirable and foreign to us today.

About “Five Picture Friday”

Every other Friday, I produce a short photo-essay on an interesting location. I try to capture the essence of the place, distilled down into a few images. It’s a fun way to practice my photography, and I hope you enjoy a little armchair travel!

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All content and opinions are solely those of the author (Jack), and not representative of my employer, former employers, clients, anyone in Congress, my family, former college roommates, Baptists, the good citizens of Colorado, or my dog Mabel.