This little Depression Era “Art Moderne” gem is at 342 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. There is very little known about it. It is assumed to be built around 1935-1936, the first actual knowledge of its existence is a listing in the 1937 phone book. At that time is was Simpson’s Radio and Fridgidaire. Clarence Simpson was a local civic leader that passed away in 1944. It has been the Cork and Bottle since 1950.
Art Moderne, also called Streamline Moderne, was a late type of the Art Deco design style which emerged during the 1930s. Its architectural style emphasized curving forms, long horizontal lines, and sometimes nautical elements. The Double and Triple bands of horizontal “streamline” mouldings are the Cork and Bottles’ essential shout out to this style.
The house very beautyful