The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, a United States architectural movement was initiated in the early 20th century. The movement included designing some cities that were key Spanish colonies, which then became American cities, using the Spanish architectural style. A large portion of this architectural style can be seen in California. Post an earthquake that occurred… Read More…
The structure was crafted during the American Great Depression period, between 1931 and 1936, costing the government $49 million dollars. The dam was initially named Boulder Dam, but was later switched to Hoover Dam in honor of the then-President Herbert Hoover, who made significant contributions to the construction of this prodigious project. With 221 meters… Read More…
The community gets a better access to arts through the Santa Barbara Bowl. This outdoor music venue provides many education outreach programs on an annual basis. About 20,000 students get access to scholarships through non-profit arts programs, individual artists, and local schools. Real estate Kenny Slaught advertised the initiatives on his blog at KennySlaught.com. Read… Read More…
Numerous West Coast buyers discover they need to pay more for a less modern home, due to the inflation. As per Kenny Slaught, costs have been growing since 2008. The Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index shows that in April of this year, home prices were at their highest since October 2007. Having moved… Read More…
The Spanish Colonial revival.style was started by architect George Washington Smith almost 100 years ago. First a Harvard student, Smith left the school to focus on bond trading work. Later on, he relocated to Santa Barbara to pursue his hobbies. However, he noticed that the locals liked the house he built and decided to create… Read More…
Hospice of Santa Barbara offers numerous counseling programs to terminally ill patients but also their families. Many of these services address kids as they face the loss of a loved one. About one in 20 children lose at least a parent before turning 18, and 20 percent have a close one die before becoming an… Read More…
Central Santa Barbara shows those who are interested how Hispanic architecture came to be. The way buildings are designed highlight the aesthetics of that era. For instance, the colonial style roofs have a similar look to the ones in Cartagena, Mompox and San Juan in Puerto Rico. Santa Barbara put in a lot of effort… Read More…
Kenny Slaught says that losing someone can make kids act out due to being overwhelmed. The I Have a Friend program offers a healthier way to cope, showing them how to surpass grief and lead happy lives, similar to their mentors. The volunteers know that using open communication will make children more resilient. Read more:… Read More…
Almost 100 years ago, architect George Washington Smith started the Spanish Colonial Revival movement. Smith gave up Harvard for bond trading work, and returned to Santa Barbara to retire after achieving success. However, he changed plans after realizing how popular his paintings have become and continued creating pieces for Californians. Smith mixed old and new… Read More…
According to Kenny Slaught, Hospice of Santa Barbara provides many programs catered to those facing terminal illness and their loved ones, and most of these focus on children. These free services are beneficial as one in 20 children lose a parent before turning 18, and one in 20 are faced with a loss before adulthood.… Read More…