Palm Springs Back In The Day

[@warisbs]

Still here since the 1960's, awesome vid.

[@luxurious1243]

Watching this March, 2024. How awesome to learn about our valleys history. 🫶🏼

[@JeanneNoel]

Wow! You have no idea how precious this is to me. My family (Chalfont) moved to PS Jun 1947 (I was 6 mos old). From the time I was 10 I started photographing the Desert Circus Parade, Rodeos, the deserts, friends and events. Sadly my home burned in 98 - photos gone. PS was magical then. I knew the majority of celebrities as did most everyone else. Easter Week what fun! Tahquitz my love. I worked for Howard Haddock City swim program 59-64 n the Angels Concession 2yrs. Thank you, Jeanne Chalfont

[@glennleslie6127]

Thank you for this; it's beautiful..

[@shelbijack]

Everything in the "Olden Days" was better. I wish I could turn back the hands of Time. Thank you for this great Video

[@chrisjeffries2322]

It always is, 💋

[@BRS5]

Thanks for this video! I lived in Palm Springs from 1968 to 1974. I was in my teens then and it was an amazing place. The indoor ice rink in the mall when it was 110 degrees outside was great!I had a part time job driving around town helping an air conditioning repairman so I went to a lot of those restaurants and nice homes. What no picture of an Elvis house? He had at least two there. I was lucky to have lived there during that time period. It was really special then, and the movie stars were indeed part of the community and were seen around town often.

[@barbarapace-r6t]

I was born and raised in Palm Springs! 1978 I left for college... I miss the era of the '60-'70s... It is sad to see what the area has turned into now...

[@desertpolar]

Wonderful clip! I first came to PS Easter wknd '63 & had breakfast at Sambo's. I knew then I'd live here someday, albeit 40 yrs later. Driving down valley on 111, seeing nothing but citrus groves on the south side, towns like Rancho Mirage & Palm Desert were just emerging. What a great place to grow up, to raise kids, to spend one's golden years! For me it's as close to paradise as it gets in this country.

[@marlejandreau2576]

Great memories! My family moved to Palm Springs July of 1960. I started at PSHS that September, and my Dad (Chuck Jandreau) was a teacher there. What wonderful memories of 1960 to 1965! (Plus having a winter home there from 1998 to 2000. I still come down in the winter for a couple of weeks, or even a month. But nothing is as wonderful as it was in the 1960's!) Thanks for the wonderful slides! Marle Jandreau (now living in Klamath Falls, Oregon)

[@MsGechi77]

No snow anymore but we still get those crazy floods. Love the old and new pics!

[@sunnyld1]

@davenmimi Thank you....I moved to Palm Springs in 1963 when I was 8 years old. I remember driving down Palm Canyon and knowing just about everyone that you would see walking on the sidewalks. A few times we would see Red Skeleton walking or driving down Palm Canyon and he would wave to everyone.

[@SirNeto21]

Wow! I'm a 16 teen year old and this some great history lesson I think I'll go driving downtown Palm Springs more often now thanks for the video!

[@Customplays33110]

Thank you so much, my mother would take my sister and I to the Chi Chi. She managed a 5 and 10 on Palm Canyon. The owners name was Mr. B. We lived on Call Raugh [ spelling ]. So many of the places you showed I have been to. What a wonderful life we had in PS.

[@TheVineyarder]

what an excellent job! thanks for all your hard work!

[@frankmartinez4856]

My dad, work at the Howard Manor. In the 50’s, 60’s! My Grandparents had the restaurant, during WW2. Called the Mexican Cafe’!

[@DrKoob]

Outstanding! Thanks so much. Saw friends in lots of places and lots of places I remember. PS will always be my home town. PSHS Class of 1971. Live there from 1954 through 1981 with a break for college. My dad still does. This was great.

[@dubose124]

This is great...my Grandfather's Thrifty 5 & 10 store...my father's toy store Uncle Don's...and me Michelle (Shelly) DuBose with brother Ken DuBose in frame 3:20 standing at the rail on far back right at The Ice Skating Rink! I must of been about 11 or 12 in this photo :)

[@Customplays33110]

Michelle Stephens , was your grandfather called Mr. B. My mother managed a 5 and 10 in PS.

[@ivanthomson7797]

PS was so amazing right up to the 90s. Its nothing like it used to be now. Too bad. But it had its time and it was amazing during that time.

[@RKSHOT0415]

Thank-you for this slideshow of Palm Springs. I first visited here in 1971 and have been back many times. In 1997, I bought a home in PS and moved here full time in 2004. This video brings back so many memories. I will be posting a reference to it on my condo association's website for our owners to appreciate and enjoy.

[@johnqlunchbucket]

I love Palm Springs even today, Live in the area and its still a cool city! 😎

[@lauraslanesvanandphototravels]

I just recently went to Palm Springs and I loved it! I'm a photographer so to see all those old school buildings/architecture was truly a great and cool time! Thanks for this video, I was looking to compare some of my photos w/the buildings or to get some history in pics because I don't know what they used to be (and very difficult to find!) so thanks!

[@cassieschelling6402]

my parents and uncle had homes in PS from the early 40's through 2001. we were ohio residents so I was out there at all my vacations in the 60's & 70's. I was a frequent visitor of Andy the donkey man. was disappointed there was only one photo of him. And nothing about Doris of the Desert. some restaurants that were staples in the 60's, 70's and 80's and maybe into the 90's are also missing. they weren't glamorous but they were the old standbys. I would love to see more info on Andy and definitely photos, he is the reason I own donkeys today.

[@gruntball]

Wow, that was nice. I think I know every spot you showed. I recognized a few people. Palm Springs was a great place to grow up. I last visited in 2008, it had changed a lot. Boy, I am really, really far away now.

[@philipbonafede7320]

Thank you for the memories... I was a resident of Palm Springs from 1972-1998. Loved it...

[@davidadams6945]

Definitely recognize all the places. I was surprised to see the Alpha Beta Store photo, I worked there in the mid-1980´s. We went back to Palm Springs during COVID and this old lot is completely different now, unrecognizable.

[@jkacarab]

I really enjoyed this video.... Thanks.

[@lyndafaye5878]

An extremely well-arranged group of songs and photos. Thanks for This! Great Job!

[@sharlynst]

OMG! Ten years of my life and now this video brought it all back! I remember the "four" floods! So many memories as well! I loved "Don the Beachcomber"!

[@msredherring]

I went there in the 50s as a kid then back in the 70s, now urban sprawl is out of control, I still go there a couple of times a year and makes me sad a bit..oh well...I am almost past my expiration date as well, sorry for people who couldn't experience it back in the day...

[@huffmanohana]

Great job and sooo many good memories.

[@sunnyld1]

@shelbijack I couldn't agree more with you about wanting to turn back the hands of time. I would love to have those days back again. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@richardschindler8822]

Great video. I spent some time out there in the 80’s and early 90’s so some of this was still there. Haven’t been out there since then. Enjoyed my time there.

[@AlphaGeminorum1]

Awesome. We've had a home in PS since 2005 and many of the places shown here just don't exist anymore. Great trip into the past! Thanks for making this.

[@bradleysaunders9614]

VERY NICE, HISTORICAL VIDEO, WELL DONE.

[@gordoncrespo2045]

What a wonderful video of historic Palm Springs. My husband and I finally making the move from San Francisco to PS! Too bad the train doesn’t serve PS anymore.

[@3kastners]

Thank you! Brings back wonderful memories!

[@tylerduffle970]

Palm Springs Beach! What simple fun!

[@Bizzarefall]

This does bring back so many memories! I moved with my mom (Molly) in 1974(ish) and if this is the Lauralee I knew we were neighbors and our moms worked together at AV!

[@jansplays]

Thank you so much for making this video and sharing it!

[@philjaps]

so nice to see such compilation.

[@sunnyld1]

@belguidogato I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. Yes, those were the most wonderful times. I hope you share this with all your friends who might enjoy taking a step back in time.

[@sunnyld1]

@DrKoob Glad you enjoyed it. I graduated from PSHS Class of 73. We probably past each other in the hallways. LOL!

[@paulkaplan5]

Really enjoyed watching that!! Thanks.

[@thisneighborhood]

Thank you for this.

[@howardb42006]

I was a young man in 1988 and i was there. Fun times !

[@jameslyons1624]

I was the pool boy to all the stars I knew them all and a couple presidents when they would leave for the summertime I had the whole place to myself oh it was fun what a dream

[@garyhaber7353]

grew up there during the time my dad owned the Ingleside til I moved away after I left the USN in 93. there was better place to grow up. Miss those days.

[@gloriabreashears3866]

Love this !

[@theaverietts1552]

I was just a baby but I remember the good ol days.

[@DarynHinton]

Very Cool! Thanks for sharing!!! I did a A&E special about the Racquet Club back in the day that I have youtubed :) Love the history of Palm Springs and I love living here!

[@caldouno]

Excellent!

[@sunnyld1]

@DarynHinton OH WOW! Please....I would love to see the video. My mother belonged to the Racquet Club way back in the mid to late 60's and we hung out there all the time. I remember as a little girl watching the beauty pageants. Such great times!

[@debbiearmour593]

what great memories , WOW I AM LAUGHING AND CRYING AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!!! that's my Datsun truck in front of my apt. send this video to Robert armour!!!

[@oldgrumpybiker1216]

Was in palm springs last weekend for the 1st time love the place if you go you have to eat at Sherman's deli

[@graceserenachristie2914]

Wow interesting. I lived in the Coachella Valley for 30 years. I remember some of this. Floods. Almost forgot. Yeah cool pictures.

[@gruntball]

We probably know each other. But I haven´t been in the area for about 30 years or so. But we grew up there.

[@peteanderson4511]

Palm Springs Beach is NO more. Gone. Too bad it was so much fun.

[@gruntball]

What happened? Haven´t been around for about 30 years. But I do remember it.

[@MsGechi77]

There are remnants of Palm Springs Beach in between White Water, Windy Point and 111, especially after a rain storm.

[@sunnyld1]

@mandolfo8 I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. I loved those days too!

[@sunnyld1]

@sonokennels You're so welcome. I glad it could bring you some joy. Share it with anyone else you know that might want to take that walk down memory lane.

[@sunnyld1]

@JeanneNoel I'm glad you got a chance to reminisce. As a little girl I was in some of those swim programs, probably started in 1963 when I was 8 years old. I used to love the swim competitions. Please be sure to share my video with all.

[@scottchariton3563]

Great memories. I saw there was just a blurb about the 1986 earthquake. Remember who was the only radio station on the air that night? KPSI. Rob Soto and I (Scott Shannon) are doing well, thank you for asking.😄

[@mrshannon8]

Where was Palm Springs beach ???

[@sunnyld1]

@Goodge265 I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@graceserenachristie2914]

Yes all of Indio and Coachella was farm land date trees cool breezes driving by like a special date tree grove smell you will still remember all your lives. Groves of fruit trees and grapes. Yes the pulled it all out and put in condos.

[@gruntball]

Reading the comments, I (or my sisters or mom) probably know you. Palm Springs a great place to grow up. saludos from very far away

[@graceserenachristie2914]

Liberace house he gave out 100 dollar bills on Halloween. Behind him when you go around the corner the house had a big cage. Big! Had wild cats in their property. Then they changed all the street names to Presidents.

[@Miss1Pokemonfan]

Wish that A & W was still there. I don't understand why it was gone? They were always busy and it was in a great location, since it was right by the freeway. Also they had the best root-beer floats.

[@AngelaGonzalez-ht6lp]

Miss the palm springs beach😟

[@gruntball]

At least you know what it is haahaha.

[@shelbijack]

Everything in the "Olden Days" was better. I wish I could turn back the hands of Time:-)

[@arthursmail]

hey very cool, my dad is at 530 and 531, thanks for that

[@dsigner5000]

great video! but you have the Ocotillo lodge mislabeled... you are just showing a house in twin palms.. (I think)

[@JeanneNoel]

I'm sure our paths crossed. I was teaching the older children at that time. If you have time and have the information I would like to know who the young woman on the right is in the Mages Sporting Goods photo just past 3.4. Your selection of music was an added bonus. My family has enjoyed your pics also. Jeanne Chalfont

[@mchandler41]

I am surprised you have no pictures of The Inn at the Racquet Club on Racquet Club Road an Indian Canyon Dr. So much history their.

[@jamesmassey-cc4ml]

At the very end of this video there’s a photo of California Governor Edmond G Brown and actor band leader Desi Arnaz, Note the last name is written ‘Arnez’ Mandela effect residue.🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@sunnyld1]

@arthursmail Thanks Arthur!!! Everyone loved your Dad!

[@sunnyld1]

@Bizzarefall I'm not sure what AV is? My mom was a waitress at quite a few restaurants in the desert area. I was living on my own in 1974, actually with my first husband Steve Jones. Let me know if I'm the LL you knew. I'd love to reconnect.

[@MatthewBamberg]

more history at Palm Springs Daily Photo

[@bossco2001]

Nice stuff. My Dad is at 6:33.

[@johnnyjames7139]

Southern Pacific thought so much of their Palm Springs Depot, that they tore it down long ago as part of their anti passenger rampage.

[@graceserenachristie2914]

You have to talk about the weather. No air conditioners! Ice delivered to your house and water coolers. Burn your behind sitting in the car. Wear gloves in summer to not burn your hands on the steering wheel. Open the car windows for the blast furnace and close them for the oven effect. 130 degrees in the sun. 128 in the shade. The red barron plane flies overhead. Buy your clothes to not sweat to death and or show sweat stains on your back chest or under arms. Yes but the mountains stayed the same.

[@sunnyld1]

@rossman1rb Thanks again Ross!

[@Prowler323]

Interesting to see that the place *used* to be beautiful. Now it's just one big blight of strip malls and chain stores, a little slice of San Fernando Valley ugliness with the temperatures of hell.

[@davidbrown8303]

Most in their mid 30s are dead in this video.

[@rossman1rb]

Im 18 in the video and Im still alive. Happy day

[@somard1]

It sucks here now, too many old people

[@danielgolus4600]

somard1 Hey, watch it! Someday you'll be old.

[@warisbs]

To bad it turned into a rainbow town.

[@buckskin64]

When California wasn’t a toilet bowl 😢😢🫠

[@jamesmassey-cc4ml]

I was 11 years old living 20 miles up in the high desert back in the winter of 1978. I thought it was funny when I saw snow in a Palm Springs water fountain. Those folks from Minnesota , Wisconsin or wherever that came down to get away from ol’ man winter, and it found them!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@jansplays]

Thank you so much for making this video and sharing it!