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SANTA BARBARA'S HISTORY.

This is my favorite topic: Santa Barbara history. We are an old city. From the Chumash Indians to the Spanish and Mexican period, to the influx of Yankee immigrants, we have a rich heritage. I've been collecting memorabilia, books, and maps about Santa Barbara for years and I find it a very enjoyable pastime. Come visit my office and see what I've got on the walls, behind couches, in cabinets.

Here are my favorite links that will get you started in your exploration of Santa Barbara's history.

• Santa Barbara Historical Museum—Best place to start. Located downtown.
• Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation—Located in restored El Presidio.
• El Presidio—Take a tour of the restored old Spanish Royal Presidio.
• Old Mission—Museum for the Queen of the Missions.
• Old Mission Tour—Take a photo and movie tour of the Old Mission.
• Historic Landmarks—Here's a list of registered historic landmarks in SB.
• Pearl Chase Society—She was the reason SB looks the way it does now.
• The Courthouse—Take a tour of one of the world's greatest public buildings.
• Carriage and Western Art Museum—They have some very cool stuff.
• Casa del Herrero—Beautiful Montecito estate recently restored.
• Goleta Valley Historical Society—Home of Goleta's historic Stow House.
• South Coast Railroad Museum—Restoration of the old Goleta Depot.
• Lotusland—Restored Montecito estate famous for its gardens.
• SB Maritime Museum—A new museum dedicated to SB's maritime past.

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