Town and Country Plaza in Downtown Palm Springs Isn't in Bad Shape

Palm Springs Town and Country Center (right side of image) in HDR, 2011

The Town and Country Center in Palm Springs--quintessential, mid-century modern architecture-- was designed by architects Paul R. Williams and A. Quincy Jones, the former being one of the only African American designers working in Palm Springs.

Constructed in 1948, the building, shown in the background of the above image, housed both retail space and residences. It had a beautiful garden in front right where you see the grassy area in the image above.

The building looks as if it's in pretty good condition, but that doesn't mean it isn't susceptible to the wrecking ball.  I hope the image above convinces you that, yes, indeed, this building is a classic with it's floor-to-ceiling glass and unique layout, not to mention the round shape of the building entrance.

A survey done on the Town and Country Plaza nearly a decade ago found that the building wasn't in terrible shape and referred to it as “a rare and excellent example of the late Moderne style."

Preservationists are concerned that one day the building will be demolished to make room for a bigger development that will bring more cash to the city.