 In the 1950s and early 1960s, North Palm Springs hosted several businesses including a shoe repair shop, coin laundry, two bars that served burgers and other basic fare (one of which is still open under a new name), a Chinese restaurant, and a gas station that was connected to a restaurant and bar.There was one very small general store-type market.The nearest elementary school was in Desert Hot Springs (K-6), and junior high and high schools were in Palm Springs.