History 101 – Page 2 – Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Santa Barbara’s First Hotel

In 1850, the year of California statehood, an enterprising, adventurous English couple opened what may be considered the city’s first … READ MORE

In the 1860s and 1870s, W. W. Hollister in cooperation with a number of partners built one of the largest … READ MORE

For some forty years, Santa Barbara was very much a part of the Chautauqua movement which took the nation by … READ MORE

The first influx of Japanese immigration to Santa Barbara County took place in the years around 1900. Within a couple … READ MORE

The Alhecama Theatre at 914 Santa Barbara Street was christened by Alice Schott, shortly after she and her husband purchased … READ MORE

This city park is bounded by East Arrellaga, Garden, East Micheltorena, and Santa Barbara streets. Dedicated in 1980, the park … READ MORE

Westmont College is largely the result of one woman’s vision. In August 1937, Ruth Kerr awoke from a sound sleep. … READ MORE

The Upham Hotel, at 1404 De la Vina Street, is one of the oldest in Southern California. It opened in … READ MORE

In October 1932 a voluntary association was formed consisting of representatives from a number of local organizations. The purpose of … READ MORE

This house at 1900 Garden Street was home for many years to Prynce Hopkins. His father, Charles, had the house … READ MORE