05: The Desert Inn

The Desert Inn, located eight miles west of the hotel in the foothills of South Mountain, was a place San Marcos guests could go to enjoy horseback riding, outdoor cooking, cowboy singing, and other “western” activities.

Description: Photograph of a hand colored postcard by the White Cross Drug Co. of the Desert Inn, located eight miles west of the San Marcos Hotel. the Desert Inn was a property of the San Marcos Hotel and offered "western" experiences like horseback rides, hay rides, and cowboy singing around the campfire.

Accession #: 87-19-6

Gift of: Chandler Historical Society