Colonial Revival Homes: Proud of Our Past
For most of the early decades of U.S. history, the styles of homes built in this country were inspired by
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A Home by the Rose Garden
A collection of thoughts through the years about the home at 408 Plaza Rubio.
Moving Experiences for Homes
Houses have been moved around for about as long as there have been houses.
A Home for a Circus Man
The home at 519 Fig Avenue has had many fascinating owners, including a circus performer.
A Home for Swedish Immigrants at 2342 Cliff Drive
The Ahlman family, among other Swedish immigrants, made their mark on the Mesa.
Bungalow Courts: Custom-Made Neighborhoods
Low-density multi-family housing units create small neighborhoods.
Waxing Poetic over 1521 De la Vina Street
After calling California summers “tedious,” they moved to Santa Barbara a few years later.
A Prize-Winning San Roque Home
Recognized as a “Distinctive Small House” in 1930 by Pearl Chase.
Shingle-Style Homes: Not Just Homes with Shingles
Shingle-style homes were born in the 1800s and nicknamed “Architecture of the American summer.”
Craftsman-Style Homes: A Move Away from Mass Production
Examples of Craftsman-style architecture abound in Santa Barbara.
