SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – After many years of people struggling to climb the steep stone stairs —or navigating a long detour through the side doors — the Mission Church is moving forward with a historic accessibility upgrade.
In a rare and exclusive development, stones from the same quarry that supplied the original Mission façade will be used to build a new ADA-compliant ramp. Video of the newly sourced stones, which will soon become part of the structure, is available only in this story.
“It’s not just about function,” said Father Dan Lackie, OFM, Pastor of St. Barbara Parish. “It’s about honoring the beauty and history of the Mission while making it welcoming to all.”…