Historic Newspaper Archives

March 22, 1946 - Pasadena Star News clipping

‘Pioneertown’ Planned Near 29 Palms

‘Pioneertown’ Planned Near 29 Palms HOLLYWOOD, March 22. (U.P)–A combination Wild West resort and movie studio location site, to be known as “Pioneertown” was underway today on 13,000 acres of desert land near Twenty-Nine Palms. Motion picture personalities who backed…

March 22, 1946 - Santa Maria Times featured image

Wild West Resort

A combination wild west resort and movie studio location site, to be known as "Pioneertown," was underway today on 13,000 acres of desert land near Twenty-Nine Palms.
Variety #161 - March 1946

Mustang Mellers Totaling Up To $20,000,000 in Oats

Pioneertown Corp. recently organized by 17 members of the film business, bought 13,000 acres of desert land near Palm Springs as the site of a dude ranch and motion picture location. Project calls for sound stage, outdoor shooting spots and hotel accommodations for 300 guests.