Tag Archives: History

Trail Up Mt. La Cumbre (1914)

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A postcard from 1914 depicting the La Cumbre Trail, the construction of which was paid for by the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce sometime around the turn of the nineteenth century. The trail began on Mountain Drive and wound its … Continue reading →

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Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing: A Santa Barbara Original

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“Enough! I grow weary of your sexually suggestive dancing. Bring me my ranch dressing hose!” -Homer Simpson It’s a nutritionist’s nightmare, a glutton’s godsend. It’s the king of salad dressings and a cornerstone of the condiment world. Ranch dressing is … Continue reading →

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Fishing’s Good on Bill’s Barge

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jack Elliott

An advertisement from the Carpinteria Herald in 1927.

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Old Cold Spring Tunnel (1897)

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“With continuous boring, this tunnel developed sufficient water by 1897 to warrant a supply main from the tunnel to the city. Civic leaders found the pulse of industry quickening in ratio to the increased water supply.” –Santa Barbara: A Guide … Continue reading →

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The Storied Life of Davy Brown (Davy Brown Campground, Santa Barbara County)

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Jack Elliott

A drawing of Davy Brown’s cabin published in The herald, September 25, 1898. In the only image known to exist of Davy Brown, a tintype, he sits crossed legged on an upholstered chair in front of what appears to be … Continue reading →

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