TheBank, built in 1955 as The Coachella Valley Savings and Loan, is Palm Springs newest and most unique event venue. The building retains all of it original character making it a true mid century experience for any type of event. Upon entering TheBank you're taken back to 1955 with original black terrazzo floors, circular walk-in vault with stone facade and free form terrazzo stair case. The second level, the former banking floor, is a large open space with 20-foot high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows overlooking South Palm Canyon Drive with yet another circular walk-in vault. TheBank can accommodate any type of event. Cocktail parties, sit down dinners, dancing, live performances, DJ's, movie premiers, photo shoots, car shows, product launches and many more.
The architect of the building, E. Stewart Williams, is one of the more famous Palm Springs mid century modern architects. Among his major projects are the Oasis Office Building, Coachella Savings and Loan (I and II), Crafton Hills College (in Yucaipa), Santa Fe Savings Bank and the Upper Mountain Station of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. In addition to the Frank Sinatra House (his first residential commission), Williams has designed numerous architecturally significant private residences throughout the Coachella Valley. His most dramatic public building is the Palm Springs Desert Museum. It’s first phase was designed in 1976.
I visited The Bank Palm Springs yesterday as they held a Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce meeting there and was blown away by how authentic most everything was. I remember going to banks as a child in the 70's and 80's in similar buildings. Without questions, this venue will take you back to those days and offers a fun, retro, unique space to have your next Palm Springs event.
The Bank if located at 383 South Palm Canyon Dr. in downtown Palm Springs.
