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Council designates former First Church of Christ, Scientist a Class 1 historic landmark

Palm Springs City Council · April 23, 2026
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Summary

Palm Springs council voted to reclassify the former First Church of Christ, Scientist (605 S. Riverside Drive) as a Class 1 historic landmark, citing its midcentury-modern architecture and high integrity; the applicant (current owners) supported designation and described adaptive reuse by DesArt Performed.

Sarah Yoon, the city's historic preservation planner, presented the staff report recommending the reclassification of the former First Church of Christ, Scientist at 605 South Riverside Drive from Class 3 to Class 1 on the city's historic register. Yoon said the…

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