Local examples of Second Empire Homes are few but easy to identify.
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Sears Catalog Homes in Santa Barbara?
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There are more than 100 DIY kit homes locally, but none from Sears.
914 Olive Street: A Home Full of Mysteries
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The name engraved in the concrete near this home tells a story from its past.
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1703 Paterna Road – A Home for a Mayor
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A Home with a Lot of Heart
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Mission Revival Leaves Its Mark
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Homes with “Spirited” Histories
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A Majestic Home for an Admiral
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An Artist’s Home With Exotic Details
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A Colonial Home with Colorful Connections
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Italianate Homes of Santa Barbara
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An American Colonial Home with a Storied Past
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