Desert Modernism 101: Lecture #1 - "FROM RESERVATION TO REAL ESTATE EMPIRE"
Schedule
Thu, 06 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory | Rancho Mirage, CA
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Join Sian Winship for a captivating lecture exploring the remarkable story of the all-female visionary tribal leaders of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in the 1950s. These trailblazing women navigated the complex challenges of government red tape and a checkerboard land system through skillful and persistent negotiation.Despite facing a multitude of obstacles they broke new ground in the world of real estate, pioneering the development of upscale trailer parks, condominiums, and luxury hotels.
Discover how their leadership not only transformed their community but also played a pivotal role in shaping Palm Springs and establishing the Coachella Valley as the premier resort and golf destination of the West.
Sian Winship holds a Masters of Heritage Preservation degree from University of Southern California, is President of the Society of Architectural Historians and a contributing essayist to The Palm Springs School.
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