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World War I Memorial Oak Trees on US-101
Memorial Oaks between Summerland and Carpinteria. “A column of young eight-foot-high live oaks stands on either side of the highway, memorials to Santa Barbarans who met death in active service in World War I. The columns are continuous to the … Continue reading →
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