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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
