Dr. Harry and Betty Garber Residence 2455 Southridge Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
The Garber Residence is a custom residence in Palm Springs’ exclusive Southridge development designed in 1970 by architect Richard A. Harrison, with interior design by Arthur Elrod. The Garbers owned the house until their deaths, it was acquired by the current owners in December of 2023. Remarkably few changes were made to the house, and it was beautifully maintained, making it a nearly intact example of Harrison’s work.
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On March 27, 2025, the Palm Springs city council unanimously (5-0) approved the Class 1 Historic Resource designation of the Garber Residence. PSPF board member and nomination author Steven Keylon made compelling public comment in support of the designation.
On February 4, 2025, the city’s Historic Site Preservation Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend to city council approval of the Class 1 Historic Resource designation of the Garber Residence.
On August 20, 2024, the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (acting as agent for the owners) submitted the 64-page Class 1 Historic Resource nomination for the Dr. Harry and Betty Garber Residence to the city of Palm Springs.
In February of 2024, the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board of directors assigned the task of writing the Garber Residence Class 1 Historic Resource nomination to PSPF board member Steven Keylon.
