Some of the most well-known Santa Barbara architecture features include, the nearly ancient Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo Viejo district in historic downtown and the two pink towers of the Old Mission, where retreats and festivals take place. The brightly colored tiles of the County Courthouse houses brilliant displays of murals and other striking attributes. Nearby… Read More…
Maintaining its natural charm, city planners enacted development controls to prevent demolition of Spanish Colonial architecture in 1925. The community was the first in the country to really think about the importance of historic buildings. Regulations were put in place and guidelines were designed to keep unique structures and park areas, and in 1960 Santa… Read More…
Within the wall of the dam, the engines room has 17 generators which generate all the energy, where 16 of them are large generators and two smaller ones operate as one single unit. These are used to provide hydroelectric energy to local communities. Kenny Slaught explains that the energy generated from the dam is divided… Read More…
Within the wall of the dam, the engines room has 17 generators which generate all the energy, where 16 of them are large generators and two smaller ones operate as one single unit. These are used to provide hydroelectric energy to local communities. Kenny Slaught explains that the energy generated from the dam is divided… 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…
Central Santa Barbara presents an opportunity for curious minds to appreciate how the architecture at that time was conceived. The design of buildings, and details indicating the relation each building had with the historical aesthetics of those times is also useful when learning the Hispanic architecture. For instance, a roof design has a colonial design… Read More…
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…
Renowned business leader and real estate investor, Kenny Slaught has dedicated himself to helping less fortunate citizens and organizations in his community. In keeping with his long-time philosophy as a leading charitable activist, he advocates for the Hospice of Santa Barbara and one of its many outreach-centered initiatives -counseling and support services. As he works… Read More…
Elaborating on Hoover Dam’s past, Kenny Slaught says that the progressive structure was made during the American Great Depression phase, between 1931 and 1936, costing the government $49 million dollars. Earlier, the dam was named Boulder Dam, but was subsequently called Hoover Dam as a tribute to the then-President Herbert Hoover, who had made big… Read More…
“These grants are meant to spur on new discoveries that could ultimately save millions of lives,” explains Chris Wilson, director of Global Health Discovery for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “GCE winners are expanding the pipeline of ideas for serious global health and development challenges where creative thinking is most urgently needed.” Where humanity… Read More…