Circa 1950 Fairchild Aerial Camera Panoramic View Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Air Park, California

Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Los Angeles, 1950; Large circa 1950 Fairchild Aerial Surveys photo showing Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert, California. Shows Tamarisk Country Club, Thunderbird Country Club, and the bygone Palm Desert Air Park, famed "Airport Of The Stars," frequent destination of celebrity aviators such as Dwight Eisenhower, Bob Cummings, Robert Taylor, and Edgar Bergen. Large image size of 20" long by 10" high corresponds to a land area of approximately 9 miles by 4 miles. Fairchild imprint and North indicator at upper right corner. From the office of Culver Nichols, legendary realtor who was instrumental in the movement to incorporate the city of Palm Springs in 1936, and who was a significant figure in the Palm Springs area real estate boom. Archivally hinged and matted with 100% rag acid-free museum board, ready for framing. Outside matte dimensions 24" x 14". Excellent condition, no chips or tears. Scarce.