Why Buildings Fell: 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake
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Date & Time
Thu, Jun 19 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address (map)
229 E Victoria Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Venue (website)
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara
Why Buildings Fell: The 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake
By Sage Shingle
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery, 229 E. Victoria Street
Join us for an eye-opening lecture on why buildings fell during the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake. Using simple, everyday language, and historic photographs local structural engineer, Sage Shingle S.E. of T&S Structural Engineers, will evaluate the key reasons why many downtown structures collapsed—and what lessons we’ve learned since. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about earthquake safety, this talk will give you valuable insights into how buildings stand (or fall) when the ground shakes. Don’t miss this fascinating look at Santa Barbara’s past and how it shaped the city we know today.
