Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs Home: The Story of Twin Palms

Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms home, located in Palm Springs, California, is a stunning example of mid-century modern architecture. Built in 1947 by architect E. Stewart Williams, the house was Sinatra's first major residence in Palm Springs and became a symbol of his glamorous lifestyle. With its sleek lines, open spaces, and iconic piano-shaped swimming pool, Twin Palms served as a retreat where Sinatra entertained Hollywood's elite. The house, with its blend of modernist design and desert scenery, perfectly reflected Sinatra's sophisticated yet laid-back persona.

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[kennixox]

He lived in the house for a very short time. The exterior on the front and the pool area was once used in a Joan Crawford movie. Interesting in that the front street at that time was dirt and open desert all around. The house has been extensively remodeled over the years. Today's stucco exterior replaced the original board and battan siding. The original dining area was raised. In reality, there is not that much on the inside that was there when Sinatra lived there.

[juliemartin]

Mid century in Palm Springs is my fav architectural style, this home is fabulous. I was a little disappointed w/ Sinatra’s decor but a fabulous home non the less…. …Hanky Panky is a perfectly acceptable expression
Thank you for another super video

[carleenspada]

Great little tour and commentary. These back to the past videos never grow old and by the way, first time I’ve seen this one. Really enjoyed !!

[sharksport]

Nice house. Nice video. No one has yet to furnish that place the way it deserves to be.

[ChateauLiberteFilmPage]

I produced a photo shoot there in the late 90's. I doubt that the piano shaped pool was an accident. Not mentioned in this video is the fact that the portico alongside the pool was designed so that the sun would cast shadows through the portico openings that made the piano shaped pool appear to have black and white piano keys on the correct side of the pool. I'm pretty sure this was an intentional aspect of the design.

[rainscratch]

Putting the ovens behind an opening door is surely a strange and impractical feature.

[snoopywalker]

Wait a min. The Kitchen’s Vikings Frig and Dishwasher were not being made back then. Still a great historical video. And the piano is a Yamaha Diskclavier 1st made in the 1980s.

[janloftness]

Cool! Thanks for the video. I enjoy or take on things.

[ZenaB]

I've always been a fan of Frank Sinatra! We shared the same birthday! December 12th! 😊

[esliet]

I had no idea it no longer is privately owned. Beautiful place with so much history

[pjesf]

He would REALLY have needed the a/c with that 2-story Georgian. I can’t even imagine how hot that upper floor would get

[fourtriangles]

This architectural style reminds me of a motel travel lodge

[awakeningalchemy]

Fascinating video as always. You know, even though Frank Sinatra commissioned it, I think it was the home of the people who lived in it for 43 years. I would love to hear their story.

[kennixox]

The kitchen has St. Charles metal cabinets. The question was wether or not those are original. Either way, those cabinets are $$$ Valuable $$$ today. They did a good job integrating those with ore modern appliances that went in about 20 years ago.

[RedLeo-pfyo]

I love this house, I might make a duplicate of it in San Antonio, Texas

[jdyas]

Love your narration. You have a little Steve Van Zant in your voice

[lorim]

Yikes! I can’t imagine a Georgian style home in the middle of the desert. 😮 I agree this and Bob Hope’s home would make wonderful retreats. Everyday live maybe a bit austere.

[jasonhunt]

Legend has it that when Frank and company were partying, the skull and crossbones flag would be flying.

[IamSnowbird]

Hanky panky is the perfect description of what went on there.

[Nicksonian]

Being of mid-century vintage myself, I find this house fabulous. It’s not Wright, but it is damn cool!