Elrod House is a Mid-Century Modern house in Palm Springs, California, and a filming location for Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Built in 1968, it was designed by John Lautner, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: Southridge, Palm Springs, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Southridge, Palm Springs, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0185, SRC-0186 - Designed by John Lautner
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0185, SRC-0186 - Built in 1968
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0185, SRC-0186 - Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0187, SRC-0186, SRC-0438, SRC-0614 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed 2016, ref. 16000169); City of Palm Springs Class 1 Historic Site
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0185, SRC-0188, SRC-2963 - Appeared in Diamonds Are Forever (movie, 1971) — as Willard Whyte's mansion / summer house
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0187, SRC-0186, SRC-0439
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0185 — California Office of Historic Preservation – 2016 Actions Taken (SHRC) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0186 — The Elrod House flyer (John Lautner Foundation / listing broker) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0187 — Elrod House – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0188 — Elrod House – Wikidata (Q2256116) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0438 — Sun at Six — Elrod House by John Lautner (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0439 — James Bond Lifestyle — Elrod House, Palm Springs filming-location reference (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0614 — Dezeen — John Lautner's concrete domed Elrod House overlooks Coachella Valley (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2963 — National Park Service – NPGallery, National Register asset detail (NRIS 16000169) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Elrod House connected to Diamonds Are Forever?
Elrod House, in Palm Springs, California, has a documented connection to Diamonds Are Forever. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Who designed Elrod House?
Elrod House was designed by John Lautner.
Where is Elrod House located?
Elrod House is located in Palm Springs, California.