The design of the buildings in central Santa Barbara help curious minds understand how the Spanish architecture was envisioned. The colonial style roofs are similar to the ones in Cartagena, Mompox or San Juan in Puerto Rico. Santa Barbara is committed to the historical preservation of its architecture. Laws were created to maintain the original style, and new buildings in El Pueblo Viejo must adhere to strict rules in order not to interfere with it. Kenny Slaught recognizes the efforts the city put into preserving its roots, although the buildings don’t showcase the American architecture introduced by the British.

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