India, Nov. 1 -- The Palm Springs house of Frank Sinatra was initially constructed as a retreat for him in the early years of his ascension to Hollywood stardom. The house, which is called Twin Palms, was constructed in 1947 at the cost of $150,000 and became famous throughout California as a representative example of mid-century modern architecture. It reflected a shift in American housing architecture after the end of the Second World War. The house incorporated luxury into its design and blended with the surrounding desert environment.

According to the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, architect E. Stewart Williams designed the house at 1148 East Alejo Road in Palm Springs. What began as a celebrity's desire for a private family r...