Palm Springs Stage & Store, Palm Springs, 1920s

This is a very rare photo postcard showing one of the earliest views of Palm Canyon Drive, in the center of Palm Springs. The name of the general store, Palm Springs Stage and Store, suggests that this was a stop along a stage coach route. Next to the the store is the La Palma Hotel and to the left, Baker’s Garage and gas station. There are various signs for Red Crown Gasoline, Union Gasoline, Michelin Tires, and Kerolene kerosene. A man with what appears to be a medical bag is walking down the recently graded dirt road.

I digitize old black and white photos and create color compositions; digital paintings. It's more than simply colorizing. I strive to create art; a visual gateway to the past, but in a new and different way. This all started in 2006 in Palm Springs where I had an art gallery. Street scenes from black and white postcards were the most popular and have won the most awards. Two examples are Chi Chi and Cubana and Radio City - Hollywoodland. I love doing people too, as you can tell.

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Sizes are approximate. Click here to see a digital restoration example.