Waxing Poetic over 1521 De la Vina Street
After calling California summers “tedious,” they moved to Santa Barbara a few years later.
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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.
Eye-Catching Queen Anne–Style Homes
These homes have plenty of “look at me” features.
A Whimsical Home Straight from a Storybook
An award-winning home at 2944 Serena Road.
Tudor Revival Homes: From Shakespeare to Santa Barbara
Tudor Revival homes have left their mark on Santa Barbara.
A 1900s Home for a Top Businesswoman
Emma Hummel raised eight children and ran a thriving business.
A Home Nestled in a Hidden Garden
Dance classes, a green thumb, and a teen star all made their home here.
A Home for a Railroad Roadmaster
Here’s a moving tale of a downtown Santa Barbara cottage.
