Palm Springs Land and Irrigation Company - La Quinta, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
N 33° 40.529 W 116° 18.363
11S E 564328 N 3726391
A historical marker hangs on the La Quinta Historical Society and Museum building.
Waymark Code: WM13XC4
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 1

The sign on the building reads:

Palm Springs Land and Irrigation Company
Circa 1935

This building was constructed by the Palm Springs Land and Irrigation Company as administrative offices in 1935. The company developed lots in the La Quinta Cove, known then as Vale La Quinta.

In the 1970s, the Frances Hack Real Estate Company took over the building and conduction property sales from this location.

The La Quinta Historical Society was the last to occupy this building from 1994 to 2007 when it housed the Society's museum and administrative offices.

In 2008, the La Quinta Museum was constructed around the building and it currently as the offices for Museum and Historical Society staff.

Group that erected the marker: La Quinta Historical Society

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
77885 Avenida Montezuma
La Quinta, CA


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