The Ship of the Desert
Palm Springs, Coachella Valley
The Ship of the Desert is a Streamline Moderne residence in Palm Springs, California, built in 1936 by architects Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson. It served as a winter retreat for the Davidson family and was later restored by fashion designer Trina Turk after a fire. The house is recognized as a historic site and has influenced mid‑century modern architecture in the region.
Getting there & nearby
Reviews & write-ups
- modtraveler ↗ — “Resembling an ocean liner beached on the desert mountainside, the “ship of the desert” was designed by Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson in 1936 as a winter retreat for the Davidson family.”
- tumblr ↗ — “That house was the Davidson Residence - better known as the 'Ship of the Desert' by the otherwise forgotten architecture team of Adrian Wilson and Erle Webster.”
- palmspringslife ↗ — “Earle Webster and Adrian Wilson design a streamline/nautical moderne house known as 'The Ship of the Desert.'”
Upcoming events
- The Streamline SoiréeThe Ship of the DesertPalm SpringsFood & drink
