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houses were built along with some less substantial buildings to house the lowincome people who were working here. The City of Palm Springs was developing as a tourist destination at this time during the 50s and 60s. It was the decision of the city to remove the less than desirable residents of Section 14. Those evicted from their homes in Section 14 did not receive prior notice before their homes were burned or demolished and some had their belongings stolen. When this was taking place, Frank Bogert was the mayor of Palm Springs during the period from1958 to 1966. Although there are conflicting historical accounts of the incident the state attorney general found no illegal action by the City, however, they criticized the method that the evictions were carried out with a statement from the attorney general and the Human Rights Commission that it was like the holocaust. This is how the controversy arose regarding the Bogert statue. Regarding the art of the statue, the artist/ sculptor credited with the creation of the sculpture is Raymundo Kobo. There is absolutely nothing to be found of Mr. Kobos’s background. Searching through the archives at the Palm Spring library and internet search sites the only reference to Mr. Kobo is that he created the equestrian statue of Frank Bogert. There are no references to his experience as a sculptor or artist in any local or internet search engine on biographies or artists. 36 Never miss a <strong>DDG</strong> we are always FREE only at ddg.gay continued from page 6 next page 37
There is no found information on where the statue was created. Mr. Bogert was a celebrity mayor with a background as a horseman, politician, and actor. There is no indication that he had a bias toward the people of Section 14. There is a statement he made to The Los Angeles Times in 2001 regarding the ongoing controversy of Section 14, quote, “I was scared to death that someone from Life magazine was going to come out and see the poverty, the cardboard houses, and do a story about the poor people and horrible conditions in Palm Springs just half a mile from the Desert Inn, our high-class property.” mayor as he was elected for a second term from 1982 to 1988. The mystery of the artist who created that statue and then disappeared still exists. He apparently had ability as an artist and sculptor as evidenced by the sculptures quality. The controversy of memorial public art is continuing to be discussed across the country as it is prevalent in Palm Springs also. The history of discrimination doesn’t disappear with the removal or relocating of public art but may continue to remind people of its legacy. An action photo is shown of Mr. Bogert riding his favorite horse is said to be the model for the controversial statue. Mr. Bogert was undoubtedly a popular 37
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