The Palm Springs Walk of Stars is a walk of fame in downtown Palm Springs, California, where "Golden Palm Stars", honoring various people who have lived in the greater Palm Springs area, are embedded in the sidewalk pavement. The walk includes portions of Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way, La Plaza Court and Museum Drive. Among those honored are Presidents of the United States, show business personalities, literary figures (authors, playwrights, screenwriters), pioneers and civic leaders (early settlers, tribal leaders, civic personalities), humanitarians, and Medal of Honor recipients. This listing is a selection of notable people so honored.
The Palm Springs Walk of Stars was established in 1992 by Gerhard Frenzel and Barbara Foster-Henderson. The first induction ceremony was held on February 26, 1992, and included Walk of Fame chairman Johnny Grant. The first five Golden Palm Stars were dedicated to Earle C. Strebe, William Powell, Ruby Keeler, Charles Farrell and Ralph Bellamy. In May 2017 the Walk of Stars sponsor and City of Palm Springs announced a temporary suspension of installing new stars while they reviewed the selection criteria.
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Honorees
Medal of Honor recipients
Five Medal of Honor recipients from the Coachella Valley were honored during the 1999 Veterans Day holiday.
Former Presidents
These former Presidents of the United States lived in the Palm Springs area after their retirement.
Show business
Palm Springs has been famous as a winter resort and second home community for personalities in show business. These honorees include actors, performers, directors and cinematographers of stage, radio, film, and television.
Pioneers, civic leaders, and other contributors
Early pioneers and other contributors to the community are also honored.
Literary
These honorees include authors, playwrights, screenwriters, singers, composers and musicians.
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See also
- List of people from Palm Springs, California
- List of walks of fame
- List of mayors of Palm Springs, California
Notes
References
Further reading
- Bogert, Frank M. (2003). Palm Springs: First Hundred Years. Palm Springs, CA: Palm Springs Library. p. 288. ISBN 096187242X. OCLC 17171891.
- Bogert, Frank M. (2006). View From the Saddle: Characters Who Crossed My Trail. Palm Springs, CA: ETC Publications. p. 232. ISBN 0882801589. OCLC 62110026. LCC F869.P18B65 2006
- Johns, Howard (2006). Hollywood Celebrity Playground. Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books. p. 320. ISBN 978-1569803035. LCCN 2006047650. OCLC 69104355.
- Turner, Mary L.; Turner, Cal A. (photographer) (2006) [1999]. Beautiful People of Palm Springs. Turner. p. 154. ISBN 978-1411634886. OCLC 704086361.
- Wenzell, Nicolette (January 2, 2016). "Palm Springs has rich history of celebs, architects". The Desert Sun. Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
External links
- Palm Springs Walk of Stars official website
- Palm Springs Walk of Stars on Facebook
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