Begin with the idea that this structure is the oldest remaining building of any kind in the Palm Springs community. Then proceed to the growth of the site as a historical attraction and museum, and you have a favorite destination for many visitors to the Palm Springs area.
Located at 221 South Palm Canyon Drive, the McCallum Adobe was built in 1884 as the home of the first permanent white settler. John McCallum's home was rare in the desert region because, according to history, not many people had mastered the skills to make the substance. In combination with the McCallum Adobe, the Cornelia White House Museum is located in the 1893 "Little House" that was the project of Dr. Welwood Murray.
The adobe structure houses a collection of photos, paintings, clothing and other items from the very early days of the community. The site features a continuous Palm Springs history film. Miss Cornelia's house, built using railroad ties from the abandoned Palmdale Railway, become the property of the Palm Springs Historical Society in 1961. It gets its name from the 1913 purchase by Cornelia White and Dr. Florilla White. It is now home to a nice collection of antique furnishings, most donated by Palm Springs area residents. This unique little house is part of Village Green Heritage Center (Palm Canyon Drive).
The museum is closed in June and reopened in mid-October. General hours are noon — 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 760-323-8297
