California, Riverside County, Palm Springs
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On this site in 1908, Nellie N. Coffman (1867-1950),
husband Harry and two sons, George Roberson and Earl Coffman established a small health resort hotel, Desert Inn. Her ability, determination, and charm extended the resorts reputation and people came from all over the world. In 1927, a modern hotel replaced the earlier structures. Nellie’s love and charitable works for the community earned the title of Mother Coffman. The hotel gave way to a shopping complex 1967.
(Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
On this site in 1908, Nellie N. Coffman (1867-1950),
husband Harry and two sons, George Roberson and Earl Coffman established a small health resort hotel, Desert Inn. Her ability, determination, and charm extended the resorts reputation and people came from all over the world. In 1927, a modern hotel replaced the earlier structures. Nellie’s love and charitable works for the community earned the title of Mother Coffman. The hotel gave way to a shopping complex 1967.(Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.