National Register of Historic Places

Elrod, Arthur, House

Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
Listed
April 18, 2016
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
16000169

About this property

The Elrod House is a residence in Palm Springs, California designed by American architect John Lautner and constructed in 1968. It is located on the edge of a hill at 2175 Southridge Drive in Palm Springs, California. The construction of the house was ordered by Arthur Elrod, the interior designer. One of Lautner's many houses in Southridge and Palm Springs as a whole, the Elrod House is one of his most famous structures and an example of his so-called free architecture, where architecture and nature are combined. When the house was built, the soil was excavated but the rocks were kept in place. These rocks are part of the interior of the house and run straight through the walls and windows. Its best-known feature is the large circular concrete canopy above the main living area with a circular glass design. The living room incorporates large rocks and opens onto an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace that offers a view of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto Peak.

Location

2175 Southridge Dr.
Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
33.79336, -116.51095

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Palm Springs Municipal Airport Terminal
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Palm Springs City Hall
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When was Elrod, Arthur, House listed on the National Register?

Elrod, Arthur, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 2016.

What type of historic resource is Elrod, Arthur, House?

Elrod, Arthur, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Elrod, Arthur, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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