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| To Encourage the Preservation of Historic Buildings and Sites in the County of Santa Barbara | ||||
Monthly Electronic Newsletter - May, 2007........................................................................................ Vol. 2, Issue 4 |
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What's New? Presidio Pastimes Returns!
Saturday, May 19 Help history come to life at Santa Barbara’s Presidio! Meet the fort’s uniformed soldiers, cook delicious tortillas, participate in hands-on archaeology, and enjoy Early California craft demonstrations. Have a hand in history and help make adobe bricks to use in the third and final phase of reconstruction of El Presidio de Santa Barbara. Fundraiser for Fire Disaster Relief
A recent fire on the corner of De la Guerra and Santa Barbara Street has forced The Frameworks to close their doors temporarily, but it certainly has not prevented them from providing quality cultural events for our community. Enjoy the beautiful Casa de la Guerra courtyard, listen to the music of Spencer the Gardner, socialize with friends and sip some wine - all for a good cause. Forged in Iron: The Expressive Art of the Roof Cross Tradition in Chiapas, Mexico
Opening Night Reception The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation’s newest exhibit, Forged in Iron: The Expressive Art of the Roof Cross Tradition in Chiapas, Mexico, based on a book by Virginia Ann Guess, will open this May at Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. The exhibit features numerous examples of beautifully hand-crafted iron crosses, tools used by the skilled ironworkers who create them, and contemporary photographs of the region where this tradition flourishes. This exhibit reflects a unique collaboration between the Trust and a gifted writer and scholar to exhibit the fascinating evolution of a regional tradition from its inception as a local religious custom to its current renaissance as a decorative art. Don't miss it! Trust Joins the 1st Thursday Line-Up
Enjoy wine and appetizers in one of Santa Barbara's most historic settings as the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presents, “Forged in Iron: The Expressive Art of the Roof Cross Tradition in Chiapas, Mexico” at the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. This unique exhibit features numerous examples of beautifully hand-crafted iron crosses, tools used by the skilled ironworkers who create them, and contemporary photographs of the region where this tradition flourishes. Discover the fascinating evolution of a regional tradition from its inception as a local religious custom to its current renaissance as a decorative folk art. Guided gallery tours offered throughout the evening. |
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| New Rooms Open at the Casa de la Guerra!
The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation is proud to announce that Room 1 (the store) and Room 4 (the bedroom) at Casa de la Guerra are now open. Each room has been fitted with security railings and a new alarm system making them accessible to the public for the very first time. The store room is modeled after the original store ran by Jose de la Guerra at the Casa in the 1800s. The recently refurbished room now features a wooden inventory shelf and sales counter. Using a translation of an original store inventory dated December 16, 1847, Trust Curator Anne Petersen has stocked the room with reproductions of period merchandise. Keep your eyes out for new objects as the room continues to fill up! Room 4 is a reproduction of one of De la Guerra's daughter's room. Featuring reproduction period wallpaper, wooden base boards and chair railing, and a manta cloth ceiling, the new room reflects the changing aesthetic tastes in Santa Barbara in the early 1900s. Eventually the room will be completed with period furniture. Be sure to stop by and see the progress on these two new exhibits. For more information on the Casa de la Guerra >>Read More New Acquisitions in the Presidio Collection
Next time you walk through the Canedo Adobe at the Presidio be sure check out the “new acquisitions” case near the slide show room. Curatorial intern Rachel Samson has just updated it with all new objects. Items include a lithograph from the 19th century, a series of chess pieces from the mid 19th century, a pocketknife from the late 18th century, a period key, and a reproduction of an early 19th century Estampa. A few of the new objects will eventually be used to furnish rooms at El Presidio and Casa de la Guerra. |
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Presidio Heritage Park in Tucson Grand Opening
The Grand Opening of the new Presidio Heritage Park in Tucson, Arizona which now includes reconstructed portions of the original Presidio is scheduled for Saturday, May 19. The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and its reconstruction efforts at El Presidio de Santa Barbara were a factor in making this dream a reality. Trust Executive Director Dr. Jarrell C. Jackman spoke on numerous occasions to civic groups, including the Tucson City Council, about the merits of the project and the reconstruction work at El Presidio de Santa Barbara. This marks the only place beside Santa Barbara where Presidio reconstruction has been attempted over the past half century. The Tucson Presidio was established in August 1775 by Spanish Army Captain Hugo O Conor. The soldados and their families moved north from Tubac sometime during the Fall of the following year. The fort was first enclosed with a wood palisade, and later, after a large Apache assault, by a 8-to-12 ft high adobe wall that was about 700 ft to a side. The presidio remained in use until the American entrance into Tucson in March 1856, and was quickly dismantled afterwards. The last standing segment of the wall was torn down in 1918. In the years since efforts have been made to locate and mark the walls. Archaeological excavations at the presidio site, at the corner of Church and Washington Streets in downtown Tucson, were completed in February 2006. Construction of the 20 foot tall adobe tower (torreon) and the 10-ft. high adobe walls is now complete. This reconstruction incorporates a renovated adobe triplex on Meyer St. as a museum and gift shop. On the south side of the presidio corner a large mural wall will provide a "view" into the remainder of the 11-acre presidio. If you're in the area, stop by and check it out. For more information visit the Tucson Presidio Trust for Historic Preservation |
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Gift Shop Highlight
Now in our museum shop are lovely 6 x 6" tiles from Pacific Blue Tile. These tiles can be used as well decor or as trivets. Pacific Blue Tile has produced a series of tiles depicting most of the California Mission and the tile of El Presidio de Santa Barbara is a nice addition to the collection. Pick yours up today! |
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