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I feel like the intersection of Canon Perdido and Santa Barbara Streets has been the center of my universe for the entire 1.5 years I have lived in Santa Barbara. I came here to be the Presidio Research Center Librarian so this place has been the…

"Adobe."

After completing his map, Tim discussed how some of his most vivid memories of the Presidio include sun-dried adobe brick spread out across the parade grounds.

These are things I saw, and some questions that amused me as I walked to the Research Center each morning. It was very pleasant!

I understand maps - at least of places I’m more familiar with - as layers of experiences spatially oriented. This one is not a literal representation (because I’m not a city planner or an architect or a realist artist). Think of it as a really rough…

Bring the past into the future with the help of the Trust. My family history coming to life before my eyes!

My time at SBTHP has been spent constantly learning. So, while SB originated at the Presidio, all around town I have flashes of something I learned or my experiences at SBTHP that I tell to visitors and my friends/family that visit.…

"A multicultural neighborhood that featured layers of ethnic history: indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese…"

Sal grew up in downtown Santa Barbara and drew his map from the perspective of his younger self.

Not -to-scale, rough-out!

As you may know, I was the Channel Coast District Superintendent for CA State Parks from August 2000 until December 2006, before retiring from State service in 2007. During my tenure as District Superintendent, my focus in working with the SBTHP was…

The Chapel and forecourt are the focus.

A very literal map of the area, indicating a couple of major items (Carlos, Zorro) which achieved notoriety.

Completely out of scale.