Palm Springs residents know our town is spectacular. However, it’s nice to get some recognition every now and then! First lady Michelle Obama recently awarded the city of Palm Springs with its “Preserve America” honor. This award is only given to those cities with an active and ongoing historic preservation program as well as a public relations commitment to cultural tourism.

The Preserve America program was put in place in order to help local governments finance preservation projects they may not be able to afford otherwise. With the honor of the award, Palm Springs can now apply for matching preservation grants from $20,000 to as much as $250,000. These grants can help fund a variety of projects from historic resources surveys to signage programs.

Since architectural tourism plays an increasingly larger role in the city’s economic life, organized preservation efforts are only expected to increase in dedication and sophistication in the future. We’d like to say a special thanks to our local citizens, leaders and businesspeople that have helped to preserve our beautiful historic resources.

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