The Chautauqua Movement
For some forty years, Santa Barbara was very much a part of the Chautauqua movement which took the nation by … READ MORE
Month: January 2017
Captain Jūkichi: The First Japanese Immigrant in Santa Barbara
The first influx of Japanese immigration to Santa Barbara County took place in the years around 1900. Within a couple … READ MORE
Alice Schott and the Alhecama Theater
The Alhecama Theatre at 914 Santa Barbara Street was christened by Alice Schott, shortly after she and her husband purchased … READ MORE
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
This city park is bounded by East Arrellaga, Garden, East Micheltorena, and Santa Barbara streets. Dedicated in 1980, the park … READ MORE
Westmont College
Westmont College is largely the result of one woman’s vision. In August 1937, Ruth Kerr awoke from a sound sleep. … READ MORE
The Upham Hotel
The Upham Hotel, at 1404 De la Vina Street, is one of the oldest in Southern California. It opened in … READ MORE
A New Museum
In October 1932 a voluntary association was formed consisting of representatives from a number of local organizations. The purpose of … READ MORE
Prynce Hopkins House
This house at 1900 Garden Street was home for many years to Prynce Hopkins. His father, Charles, had the house … READ MORE
Plaza Rubio
Plaza Rubio, which faces the rose garden of Mission Historical Park, is a small-scale example of early urban planning. The … READ MORE
