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Poem from Arturo to Delfina, June 1894
This is a poem written from Arturo to Delfina in June, 1894.
Plucked by rue? Margarites. From a beautiful park in Montreal Canada. 1893- D. de la Guerra.
Pressed flower on a handwritten note.
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.
Performers at Casa de la Guerra
At Casa de la Guerra, two costumed dancers are surrounded by musicians
Palomino
The palomino horse was coined as "the living symbol of Old Spanish Days fiesta" in an August 3, 1941 News-Press article. These fair-maned horses were garbed in silver and paraded down State Street in the earliest Fiestas, and visitors still enjoy…
Oreña Adobes, Patio Area
27-29 and 29 East De La Guerra Street
The Oreña Adobes were restored in 1919-20 under the direction of James Osborne Craig, the architect of El Paseo. The buildings and the annexes have since been used for shops, a tea room, and residences. Oreña-Rickard family members now have offices…
Oreña Adobe
27 East De la Guerra Street
The one-story adobe on the right was constructed in 1849 by José de la Guerra, fifth comandante of the Santa Barbara Presidio. It was used as a storehouse for merchandise received from ships. Gaspar Oreña purchased the property and built the adjacent…
Orange Blossoms, from Herminia's bouquet when she was married on the 17th day of April, 1895, Santa Barbara Cal. A beautiful little family wedding. From Bride's Cake
Specimen of pressed flower attached to handwritten note.