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| Location | 2743 N. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, California |
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| Coordinates | 33°51′18″N 116°32′46″W / 33.855°N 116.546°W |
| Owner | Olivia Communities |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1934 |
| Renovated | 1977, 1999 |
| Closed | 2014 |
| Construction cost | $78,000 (1934 investment) |
| Architect | Albert Frey "Schiff House" and bungalows |
The Racquet Club was a resort in Palm Springs, California, founded by actors Charles Farrell and Ralph Bellamy, which opened on December 15, 1934.[1][2][3] Originally designed to include two tennis courts, it expanded to include additional courts, the "Bamboo Room" bar, bungalows, and a swimming pool.
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- ^ Rippingale, Sally Presley (1984). The History of the Racquet Club of Palm Springs. Yucaipa, CA: US Business Specialties. p. 146. LCCN 85226534. OCLC 13526611.