Purisima, the world's first commercial diving lock-out bell, was used to
support the deepwater oil and gas exploration taking place offshore of
Santa Barbara in the 1960's. Named after Purisima Point in Santa Barbara
County, it was rated to . . . — — Map (db m236231) HM
Red abalone (Haliotis rufescens)
are mollusks and among the largest
marine snails in the world. Like sea
urchins, abalone dwell on reefs and eat kelp. Red
abalone are the most prized of 5 major abalone
species in California. Their sweet, . . . — — Map (db m236244) HM
Near Montecito Street just east of the railroad tracks.
Bridge MP 36729 Santa Barbara Subdivision
was one of an extensive series of improvements made
when the Southern Pacific Railroad Company built
the nearby Mission Style train depot in 1904-1905.
It featured a wood deck supported by a central . . . — — Map (db m236254) HM
On Foxen Canyon Road, on the right when traveling north.
This redwood frame chapel, erected in 1875 by Frederick and Ramona Foxen Wickenden for area residents, illustrates the transition between the architecture of the old missions and the frame churches of the later American settlers. It is a unique . . . — — Map (db m50560) HM
On South Broadway north of Jones Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Santa Maria's first water works. Purchased from Reuben Hart in 1916 and serving the City of Santa Maria until June 1966. — — Map (db m161394) HM
Near South Broadway (State Highway 135) south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
On this site September 28, 1905 representatives of the Masonic Grand Lodge of California convened to place the cornerstone of the first Masonic temple in Santa Barbara County.
Among those famous representatives present were Edward H. Hart, acting . . . — — Map (db m162353) HM
In memory of William Alvin Newton
Father, Husband and Firefighter
On April 25, 1970, on this site,
Firefighter Newton made the ultimate
sacrifice to the community,
giving his life fighting the Bradley Hotel fire.
Fireman's . . . — — Map (db m162079) HM
On South McClelland Street at Jones Street, on the left when traveling north on South McClelland Street.
The Long House was built in 1885 by John and Annie Long. John operated a blacksmith shop
in Santa Maria until 1920. After John and Annie died, their children, Sadie Elizabeth and
Charles, and their descendants lived in the house until 1960. The . . . — — Map (db m161398) HM
On South McClelland Street south of East Cook Street, on the right when traveling south.
The original Masonic cornerstone was
dedicated October 1908 by Dr. W.T. Lucas,
past Grand Master of Masons in California
and the officers of Santa Maria's
Hesperian Lodge #264, E.&A.M.
A $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie financed
Santa . . . — — Map (db m161711) HM
On South McClelland Street south of East Cook Street, on the right when traveling north.
Santa Maria's oldest home built circa 1877
on the northeast corner of Broadway and Church Street
for pioneers Reuben and Harriet Hart.
Moved to this site and restored by
the Santa Maria Valley Historical Society.
(Council and Committee . . . — — Map (db m161696) HM
Near South College Drive south of East Stowell Road, on the right.
This burial ground contains the remains of many of Santa Maria's pioneer families. Completed in 1881 the I.O.O.F. and F&A.M. cemetery replaced the city's
original Thornburg-Jones cemetery established in 1872. Removal of all remains
to the new . . . — — Map (db m161402) HM
On South Broadway south of East Cook Street, on the right when traveling north.
A $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie financed Santa
Maria's first public library in 1908. The Ladies Literary Society, now the Minerva Club, began the effort with letters to the steel magnate in 1901, and later enlisted the City Council's help. . . . — — Map (db m162068) HM
On South McClelland Street at West Boone Street, on the right when traveling north on South McClelland Street.
In honor of
Cold War
Veterans
who served our nation
from 1946-1991. They
maintained our defense and
readiness during times of
extreme world tension. They
often put their lives in peril
for the good of our country.
Our nation's peace . . . — — Map (db m161504) WM
In honor of the
Santa Maria Valley veterans
who gave their lives for our
country during the Korean War
Aguirre, Richard C.
Age 22 - U.S. Marine Corps
Epp, William George
Age 21 - U.S. Marine Corps
Kelley, Robert G.
Age 21 - U.S. . . . — — Map (db m161488) WM
On South McClelland Street at West Boone Street on South McClelland Street.
In honor of the Santa Maria Area veterans
listed as casualties during the Vietnam conflict
May we learn from them,
honor them, and remember them
Cariveau, William Joseph · 21 U.S. Marines
Carrasco, Arthuro · 22 U.S.Army
Castillo, . . . — — Map (db m161690) WM
On South McClelland Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the
Santa Maria Valley
veterans who gave
their lives during the
War on Terrorism.
Gerardo Chavez
US Army · 5-15-02 ·
18 Years Old
Joseph J. Heredia
US Marines · 11-20-04 ·
22 Years Old
Joseph Menusa
US Marines . . . — — Map (db m162024) WM
On South McClelland Street at West Boone Street, on the right when traveling north on South McClelland Street.
In honor of the
Santa Maria Valley veterans
who gave their lives
during the First World War
Adamoli, Matteo · 09/27/1918
Badasci, Soren · 01/31/1918
Braden, Marshall · 08/11/1918
Burrel, Frank · 10/30/1918
Greely, Franklin · 07/11/1917 . . . — — Map (db m161502) WM
On South McClelland Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the World War II veterans
from the Santa Maria Valley
who gave their lives for the ideals of freedom
* We will never forget their sacrifice *
Louis Araujo ·
Charles Baird Jr. ·
Glen R. Baker ·
Ellery Bush ·
Leonard . . . — — Map (db m161491) WM
This 100 foot brick building was built in the heart of downtown Santa Maria
by Edward (1842-1921) and Catherine (1848-1930) Wineman in 1903. The Winemans
settled in Nipomo in 1879 bringing with them a sheep business later the
enterprise expanded . . . — — Map (db m161389) HM
On West Main Street (State Highway 166) at North Depot Street on West Main Street.
This plaque marks the site of the Pacific Coast Railway Depot. The
railroad, constructed with Chinese labor, arrived in Santa Maria April 22,
1882 coincidental with the first edition of the Santa Maria Times and the
name change crom Central City . . . — — Map (db m161384) HM
On South McClelland Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Honor Of
The American
Woman Veteran
* * * * * *
The Santa Maria
Valley Community
extends its gratitude
and appreciation to
all women who have
served in the armed
forces to preserve
America's freedom — — Map (db m161484) WM
On South Broadway at West Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway.
The world famous "Inn of Distincton” was built by Frank J. McCoy on May 16, 1917, the doors were opened with 24 rooms and baths. Designed to appeal to weary Coast Highway travelers, it offered homey comfortable accommodations, good food and . . . — — Map (db m161444) HM
On South McClelland Street at West Boone Street, on the right when traveling north on South McClelland Street.
A grateful
community and nation
recognizes and honors
the 30th Space Wing at
Vandenberg Air Force Base
and the men and women who
have dedicated their lives
to serve and protect our
great nation and the
freedoms we enjoy — — Map (db m161506) WM
On North Pine Street at West Tunnell Street, on the left when traveling north on North Pine Street.
On November 17, 1930, Santa Barbara County acquired these 5½ acres for $6200 as a site for construction and operation of a veterans memorial building and park. This resulted from a campaign by the Corporal Marshall N. Braden Post
No. 56 of the . . . — — Map (db m161420) HM
On Alisal Road at Park Way, on the left when traveling north on Alisal Road.
In 1911 this was one of the first buildings built in Solvang. It served as a college for 3 years. Here church services were held until the present Danish Lutheran Church was completed in 1929. For 1929 to the present it has been a restaurant. . . . — — Map (db m117067) HM
Mission Santa Inéz has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This religious complex possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Mission Santa Ines, founded in 1804, is one of the . . . — — Map (db m143491) HM
To the west, within sight of this
monument, the first offshore
oil production on the Western
Hemisphere was developed. The
Summerland Oilfield initially
produced from onshore wells, but
beginning in 1896, production
was extended offshore. By . . . — — Map (db m167238) HM
On Lillie Avenue just east of Colville Street, on the right when traveling east.
To the loyalty. Those who joined the colors from here served their country for the cause of Humanity and Liberty.
Horace H. Abbott • Roland Wilder • Leon W. Darling • Charles V. Olds • Ernest Olds • Carl W. Carpenter • Thos D. Dickerson • . . . — — Map (db m155764) WM
Dedicated to Ronald W. Reagan, 40th President of the United States of America, for his steadfast commitment to develop and deploy missile defenses to protect our nation, our forces, our allies and friends.
"Wouldn't it be better to save lives . . . — — Map (db m98728) WM
Space Launch Complex 10, Vandenberg Air Force Base, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. 1986 - National Park Service - United . . . — — Map (db m81076) HM
On Nebraska Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This aircraft is dedicated to all Past, Present, and Future "Flying Tigers" those who blazed a path of glory in the China Skies in World War II, and those who blaze a path of glory into space.
The Curtis P-40 saw action on every front . . . — — Map (db m50512) HM
On California Avenue at Oregon Avenue, on the right when traveling south on California Avenue.
In memory of
USAF Medal of Honor Recipients
World War I
2d Lt. Erwin R. Bleckley - Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France •
2d Lt. Harold E. Goettler - Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France •
2d Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. - Sept. 29, 1918, Murvaux, . . . — — Map (db m50514) HM
On California Boulevard at Oregon Avenue, on the right when traveling south on California Boulevard.
Bearing witness to the birth of the Space Age, Vandenberg Air Force Base has been the launch site of many of America's missiles and rockets, from military missions to voyages of exploration. Here launched the first polar orbiting satellite . . . — — Map (db m140556) HM
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