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It's fun to walk in the vibrant downtown area of Santa Barbara.  Comparing different, colorful storefronts facing the tree-lined streets is quite enjoyable.  I admire architectural features, in particular, and a style representing many buildings that gives the whole area a unique look and that really appeals to me.

It is well known that the city adopted the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style to be used for many of its downtown area buildings after the 1925 earthquake destroyed or damaged them.  The success of the rebuild and redesign project is more evident, looking from the nearby County Courthouse tower.  There are many red rooftops and stucco buildings playing hide-and-seek among tall trees, not just in the downtown area but as far as our eyes can see.  Simply a beautiful sight, it almost makes us feel like we are somewhere in the Mediterranean coast.

Santa Barbara, California II

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