Costumed man at Old Mission Santa Barbara
A Fiesta participant in costume at Old Mission Santa Barbara.
Padilla
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Costumed Fiesta participants at Old Mission Santa Barbara
A tradition kept to this day, icons of the city were used as hubs of social activities for Fiesta. Here, participants gather at the Santa Barbara Mission in preparation for Fiesta activities.
Padilla
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Woman in Fiesta costume standing in front of archway
Woman in Fiesta costume standing in front of archway
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Woman in embroidered shawl.
Woman in embroidered shawl.
Pearl Chase Collection, Presidio Research Center, Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, Santa Barbara, California
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Man riding a donkey
Man wearing sombrero and serape riding a donkey
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Woman reading a palm
A palm-reader wearing a traditional silk shawl engages audiences in Fiesta activities.
JW Collinge
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Mariachi players
A June 17, 1919 edition of the <em>Daily News</em> proclaimed that "Spanish colors, hospitality, and traditions will predominate at Santa Barbara's summer fiesta.” Here, one of many traveling mariachi bands fill the downtown area with joyous music and contribute to the Old Spanish Days festivities.
Jessie Tarbox Beals
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Performers at Casa de la Guerra
At Casa de la Guerra, two costumed dancers are surrounded by musicians
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Fiesta performers at the Santa Barbara Courthouse
Just as today, several downtown locations acted as hubs of Fiesta activities. From Casa de la Guerra to the Santa Barbara Courthouse, residents and visitors alike donned Spanish costumes of the finest fabrics.
De Marino and Bordeaux
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Music and dancing in El Paseo
<p>El Paseo, built in the early 1920's around Casa de la Guerra, was the heart of Old Spanish Days Fiesta with a <em>mercado</em>, performances, and public gatherings. Here, one lovely lady performs a romantic Spanish dance surrounded by a six-piece band.</p>
<p>Identified Members: Doris Smith (dancer), Frank Rosas (3rd from the right)</p>
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Karl Obert
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Performers gather in El Paseo
Gathered in El Paseo, Fiesta performers would dress in traditional Spanish attire that also evoked the current Hollywood interpretation of California history.
Karl Obert
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Women with gourd baskets
With large gourds resting on their heads, these women travel around the <em>mercado</em> with flowers, vegetables, and fruit.
Karl Obert
Pearl Chase Collection, Presidio Research Center, Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, Santa Barbara, California
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