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| Landmark #721 | Santa Barbara County | Visited: Sept. 4, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A bank built that was once the home of Daniel Hill and Rafaela Ortega y Olivera! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Daniel Hill of Massachusetts built this adobe about 1825 for his bride, Rafaela L. Ortega y Olivera. She was the granddaughter of José Francisco Ortega, founder and first commandante of the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara.
OTHER TIDBITS: This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 11 E Carrillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~96mi (155km) — 1.6hrs |
| When should I go? | You can see the plaque any time you like, but since this is a bank, try not to do anything suspicious! |
