Some of the most celebrated Santa Barbara architecture includes the centuries old Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo Viejo district in historic downtown and the two pink towers of the Old Mission, which hosts retreats and festivals. Kenny Slaught notes that the brightly colored tiles in the County Courthouse are brilliant murals along with other striking attributes, and nearby the clock tower and observation deck provide a panoramic view of the region. The Lobero theatre houses the regions premier performing arts events and dates back to 1873, and was rebuilt in the 1920’s by George Washington Smith. Here, these examples of the celebrated past of Santa Barbara show how the founder’s advanced planning, many antique, architecturally amazing buildings line the streets of the central city.

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