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• As my WebSite shows William Krisel and I could have been twins. JG

  Jerry Gropp Architect AIA 05/20/2009

• TWINS ???? NOT IDENTICAL TWINS BY A LONG SHOT. REMOTELY FRATERNAL TWINS., BUT THAT'S ONLY BECAUSE WE'RE BOTH ARCHITECTS.

  WILLIAM KRISEL 06/22/2009

• Does anyone know where to get the rear facade drawings of the original Racquet Club Road Estates Alexanders that show the clerestories that were designed (but not built in the production homes?) This is a frequent comment I get from clients looking to purchase Alexander homes. Although the homes are certainly wonderful as built, some of my clients have opened up the clerestories where they were originally designed, and certainly makes a huge difference.

  Paul Kaplan 07/19/2009

• Hi Paul. I spoke with Krisel's archivist, who informed me that the Getty recently acquired Krisel's drawings and archives. Krisel himself often comments on Dwell.com and may be able to provide additional information as well. Hope this helps point you in a good direction for finding out more.

  Miyoko Ohtake 07/20/2009

• I am the manager of a small desert inn located in Borrego Springs, Ca (not far from Palm Springs) called the Palms at Indian Head (2220 Hoberg Road, Borrego Springs, Ca 92004) and it has been suggested to me that the architect of our classic 1958 hotel (originally built in 1947 and then re-built in 1958 with current Modernism style) was Mr. William Krisel. I was wondering if anyone, including Mr. Krisel himself, could confirm this. The current owners are trying to keep the hotel in its original state from 1958 and are curious if he is the creator of our beautiful property.

  Laura Anderson 08/29/2009

• I DID DO A MOTEL IN BORREGO AND NEVER KNEW WHAT HAPPENED TO IT. A HOMEOWNER IN BORREBO, MR. TODD PITMAN verdedesign@sbcglobal.net IS AN ARCHIVIST FOR MY WORK IN BORREGO AND PERHAPS HE COULD CONFIRM OR NOT MY WORK. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST. BILL KRISEL

  WILLIAM KRISEL, A.I.A. 09/06/2009

• Does anyone, including Mr. Krisel, know what is planned for the Palm Springs "Alexander Weekend Revisited' event in 2011? I hope that either the original or an updated tribute program is published for the event . . . perhaps Mr. Krisel can add to the content with additional information on the various models and the subdivisions, too.

  John Jacob Johnson 02/23/2010

• Hello All, My family recently moved into a (I think Palmer/) Krisel home in the San Fernando Valley tract of Marlborough Palms in Granada Hills. Other than a brochure found in a Granada HIlls book, there exists very little info on this area south of Chatsworth, east of Hayvenhurst, north of San Jose and west of Debra. My wife and I would love to hear of anything pertaining to this wonderful, albeit neglected group of fantastic homes. SInce moving in during the summer I have been fiercely busy restoring the home as best I can to it's inherent greatness and would LOVE to learn of any history of the area. Thanks so much, Mark Findler 16439 Kingsbury Street Granada Hills, CA 91344

  Mark Findler 03/07/2010

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