A Bert's Eye View - Palm Springs Modernism, History and much More

A wealthy oilman gives back to his community


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Tom O'Donnell, oilman, visionary, and philanthropist, had a profound impact on Palm Springs' early history and growth.

To see the 2002 episode with Huell Howser touring the O'Donnell house, copy and paste this link into your browser:

https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2002/09/27/odonnel-house-palm-springs-week-36/


This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.

The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

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