History of Santa Barbara

According to the General Plan, Santa Barbara has had ten major historical periods. Santa Barbara View details those ten periods in a spring series of posts.
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“From 1875 until 1909, the Arlington Hotel was the hub of Santa Barbara’s elite tourist society. The three-story, 90-room hotel was located on State Street between Victoria and Sola streets,” according to local historian Walker A. Tompkins. - See more at: http://www.santabarbaraview.com/#sthash.RUiuEm8f.dpuf History Of Santa, Arlington Hotel, Visit Santa Barbara, State Street, Historical Period, California Travel, Historian, Hotels Room, Locals
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“From 1875 until 1909, the Arlington Hotel was the hub of Santa Barbara’s elite tourist society. The three-story, 90-room hotel was located on State Street between Victoria and Sola streets,” according to local historian Walker A. Tompkins. - See more at: http://www.santabarbaraview.com/#sthash.RUiuEm8f.dpuf
POSTWAR DEVELOPMENT BOOM ERA (1945 – 1970)  From the end of World War II to the great Santa Barbara oil spill, read part IX of the History of Santa Barbara here:   http://www.santabarbaraview.com/history-of-santa-barbara6572452/ Environmental Movement, Oil Well, Energy Industry, Santa Barbara, World War Ii, Hometown, New York Skyline
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POSTWAR DEVELOPMENT BOOM ERA (1945 – 1970) From the end of World War II to the great Santa Barbara oil spill, read part IX of the History of Santa Barbara here: http://www.santabarbaraview.com/history-of-santa-barbara6572452/
One of the most significant catalysts for the architectural development of Santa Barbara was a massive earthquake which struck at 6:42 a.m. on June 29, 1925. The earthquake destroyed or damaged many commercial buildings in Santa Barbara’s business district, most of which were built of un-reinforced masonry.  ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES (1925 – 1939) Santa Barbara Mission, Alice In Wonderland Room, Business District, Earthquake, Masonry
One of the most significant catalysts for the architectural development of Santa Barbara was a massive earthquake which struck at 6:42 a.m. on June 29, 1925. The earthquake destroyed or damaged many commercial buildings in Santa Barbara’s business district, most of which were built of un-reinforced masonry. ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES (1925 – 1939)
Design Review Origins (1902 – 1925)  In 1922 a competition requiring the use of a “Spanish type” style was held for plans for a new city hall. Pearl Chase, dubbed “Santa Barbara’s Pearl” continued to work tirelessly to beautify Santa Barbara until her death in 1979 at the age of 90. History Projects, Design History, New City, City Hall, Dubbed, Origins
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Design Review Origins (1902 – 1925) In 1922 a competition requiring the use of a “Spanish type” style was held for plans for a new city hall. Pearl Chase, dubbed “Santa Barbara’s Pearl” continued to work tirelessly to beautify Santa Barbara until her death in 1979 at the age of 90.
BOOM YEARS (1887 – 1902)  To much fanfare, the Southern Pacific Railroad finally arrived in Santa Barbara in 1887, providing regular service to Los Angeles. With this reliable and convenient transportation link to Los Angeles came the establishment of Santa Barbara as a premier destination for wealthy families from the East Coast, Midwest, and Europe, especially in the winter. Midwest, East Coast, Pacific, Street View, Europe, Views
BOOM YEARS (1887 – 1902) To much fanfare, the Southern Pacific Railroad finally arrived in Santa Barbara in 1887, providing regular service to Los Angeles. With this reliable and convenient transportation link to Los Angeles came the establishment of Santa Barbara as a premier destination for wealthy families from the East Coast, Midwest, and Europe, especially in the winter.
EARLY STATEHOOD – AMERICANIZATION PERIOD (1848 – 1887)  The construction of the wharf, introduction of tourism, and the anticipated arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad initiated a speculative real estate boom in the early 1880’sThe construction of the wharf, introduction of tourism, and the anticipated arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad initiated a speculative real estate boom in the early 1880’s. Railroad, Boom, Introduction, Tourism, Southern
EARLY STATEHOOD – AMERICANIZATION PERIOD (1848 – 1887) The construction of the wharf, introduction of tourism, and the anticipated arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad initiated a speculative real estate boom in the early 1880’sThe construction of the wharf, introduction of tourism, and the anticipated arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad initiated a speculative real estate boom in the early 1880’s.
MEXICAN PERIOD (1821 – 1848)  Santa Barbara continued to develop slowly as a Mexican pueblo. While a number of large houses were built in the pueblo by families such as the Arrellaneses, Aguirres, De la Guerras, and Carrillos, Santa Barbara, for the most part, remained a small community of modest adobe houses scattered around the decaying remains of the presidio. Large Houses, Adobe House, Presidio, Scattered, Modest, Families
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MEXICAN PERIOD (1821 – 1848) Santa Barbara continued to develop slowly as a Mexican pueblo. While a number of large houses were built in the pueblo by families such as the Arrellaneses, Aguirres, De la Guerras, and Carrillos, Santa Barbara, for the most part, remained a small community of modest adobe houses scattered around the decaying remains of the presidio.
To establish a foothold in Alta California, beginning in 1769 the Spanish Crown constructed four royal presidios (forts), one of which was in Santa Barbara, and it established 20 Franciscan missions along the coast from present day San Diego to San Francisco. The Santa Barbara presidio was the last to be established, on April 21, 1782. Alta California, San Diego, San Francisco, April 21, My Heritage
To establish a foothold in Alta California, beginning in 1769 the Spanish Crown constructed four royal presidios (forts), one of which was in Santa Barbara, and it established 20 Franciscan missions along the coast from present day San Diego to San Francisco. The Santa Barbara presidio was the last to be established, on April 21, 1782.
Paleoinian-Chumash period, before 1782  Santa Barbara’s history extends back at least 8,000 years to its first human settlements. In 1769 when the Spanish Portola Expedition visited this area, they found a thriving village of approximately 600 Chumash located at the beach, west of the mouth of Mission Creek. Native American Photos, Native American History, Native American Indians, Native Americans, California History, California Love, Indian Tribes, Native Indian, Chumash Indians
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Paleoinian-Chumash period, before 1782 Santa Barbara’s history extends back at least 8,000 years to its first human settlements. In 1769 when the Spanish Portola Expedition visited this area, they found a thriving village of approximately 600 Chumash located at the beach, west of the mouth of Mission Creek.