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  "id": 6453244,
  "title": "Frank Sinatra spent $150K on Twin Palms in 1947",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/frank-sinatra-spent-150k-on-twin-palms-in-1947",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-09T17:08:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/frank-sinatra-spent-150000-to-build-twin-palms-in-palm-springs-in-1947he-wanted-a-georgian-mansion-but-created-a-modernist-icon-instead/articleshow/133977589.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1947, Frank Sinatra invested $150,000 to construct a distinctive Palm Springs residence known as Twin Palms. This modernist architectural marvel replaced Sinatra's original Georgian mansion concept and became deeply intertwined with his Hollywood career. Named after the two prominent palm trees on the property, Twin Palms was later recognized as a Class 1 Historic Site in 2011 for its architectural significance and ties to Sinatra's life.\n\nThe design of Twin Palms was crafted by architect John William, who submitted both Georgian and modernist options to Sinatra. Ultimately, Sinatra embraced the modernist design, which Williams tailored to the desert environment. The residence featured expansive glass walls, natural materials like Douglas fir and Arizona flagstone, and a signature piano-shaped swimming pool that blended indoor and outdoor spaces. The house served as Sinatra's Los Angeles home during the 1940s and 1950s, hosting his wife Nancy, actress Ava Gardner, and a constellation of Hollywood luminaries.\n\nTwin Palms symbolizes more than Sinatra's personal life; it represents the \"desert modern style\" that harmonized with Palm Springs' architecture. The house remained largely unchanged over the years, maintaining its status as a testament to mid-century modern design. Today, Twin Palms remains a cherished landmark, embodying the intersection of Sinatra's Hollywood legacy and the architectural heritage of Palm Springs.",
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}