Risen from Rubble: How the 1925 earthquake changed Santa Barbara forever

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Old Mission Santa Barbara is a world class destination.

“Throughout the world we are known as the Queen of the missions because of the setting … the rather grand architecture … and the beautiful views … with the mountains in the distance,” said Father Joseph Schwab of the Old Mission Santa Barbara.

But on the morning of June 29th 1925, a massive earthquake struck Santa Barbara…

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