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Month: February 2021

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Building the Southern Pacific Railroad in Santa Barbara: A Journey Through Time

February 17, 2021August 28, 2024

The arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Santa Barbara in 1887 was a pivotal moment in the history of our community, shaping the region’s development and leaving a lasting architectural legacy. To delve into this fascinating chapter of local history, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum recently held a virtual event titled “Building the...

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History Happy Hour, February 10, 5pm

February 5, 2021October 10, 2024

Grab a glass and join us for this presentation in your living room as we travel the rails of South Santa Barbara County on a fascinating look back in time to the golden age of railroad building. The railroad’s arrival in Santa Barbara in 1887 had a lasting influence on our community. Architectural Historian,...

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