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Palm Springs. 1984. Palm Springs recognized by the U.S.
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Palm Springs 1984
Palm Springs recognized by the U.S. • In 1884, Judge John Guthrie McCallum of San Francisco and his family became the first non-Indians to settle here. McCallum, with the assistance of local Indians, built a 19 mile stone-lined ditch from the Whitewater River into Palm Springs bringing in pure, precious Irrigation of water. Throughout the 19th century, various explorers, colonizers, and soldiers came through the desert, but it was not until 1853 that the United States Topographical Engineers mentioned the oasis of palm trees and springs which they called "Palm Springs." The name did not stick at that time, however. After California became a state in 1850, various stage routes crossed the desert, and "Big Bill Bradshaw's" freight line began to stop at what Bradshaw called "Agua Caliente." The place was known by that name or variations of "Palm Valley" until 1890 when Harry McCallum referred in a letter to his post office address in "Palm Springs."
Palm Springs Union School District • In 1938, Palm Springs opened the first high school in the Palm Springs Union High School District, which, in in 1948, was combined with the Desert School District to form the Palm Springs Unified School District. Prior to this, high school students from the area were bused daily to nearby Banning.
Raymond Cree • History of Raymond Cree • “He served for many years as a member of both the elementary school board and the Banning High School Board when Palms Springs was part of the Banning High School District. He led the movement to divide the district as Palm Springs grew.”
Palm Springs 1919 (star power) • Lucille Ball • Hollywood discovered Palm Springs as early as about 1919. The desert was considered a choice filming spot for many silents, and stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Ernest Torrence, and Theda Bara could be easily spotted in town. Since then, Palm Springs has become known as "The Playground of the Stars." Many have had homes in the City or have stayed at famous places such as the El Mirador Hotel and Charles Farrell's Racquet Club. Spotting a movie star walking down the street, shopping or in a restaurant was a common occurrence. El Mirador Hotel circa 1930Pictures courtesy of the Palm Springs Historical Society. To learn more about the history of Palm Springs, please visit the Palm Springs Historical Society at 221 S. Palm Canyon Drive. Call 760-323-8297 for the museum's hours of operation.
Nellie Coffman • In 1909, Dr. Harry and Nellie Coffman started their sanitorium, The Desert Inn, which was originally a place for those afflicted with tuberculosis. The Inn later became a world-renowned resort hotel catering to the very wealthy, which included captains of industry and well-known millionaires such as the Vanderbilt and Hearst families.
Governing Board Members • Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert/BdofEducationmembers.xls
Superintendents • Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert/Supt'sHistory.xls
Governing Board Presidents • Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert/EDAM 617/Board Presidents list (2).doc
Palm Springs Union High SchoolBoard Members • 1893-1948 • Board was made up of both male and female. (3 board members) • The District had the word Union in it before it merged into Palm Springs Unified School District. • 1948-2010 • Board made up of 5 board members (both male and female) • 1983 – 2010 • Board presidents
PSUSD Faces $8 Million Budget Shortfall www.psusd.us Administration Looking In All Areas For Reductions Posted Date: 2/2/2010 2:45 PM
