Mondays: December 4 and 11
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Bethany Congregational Church 556 N. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara
Presented by Rose Thomas
Santa Barbara holds an important position within the history of 20th Century community planning and architecture. It is known to be among the earliest American cities to commit to an expression of architecture related to its Hispanic past and Mediterranean climate. But many are unaware that numerous buildings and homes in our area were designed by forward-thinking women who added to the city’s character. Join historian Rose Thomas as she shares the stories and structures of five creative individuals who followed their passion and contributed to the legacy of our beautiful city by the sea. The first session covers the careers of pioneer architects Julia Morgan and Lutah Maria Riggs; the second examines the designers Harriet Moody, Mary Osborne Craig, and Anna Louise Vhay.