Presidio of Santa Barbara

El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara, also known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, is a former military installation in Santa Barbara, California, United States. The presidio was built by Spain in 1782, with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California. In modern times, the Presidio serves as a significant tourist attraction, museum and an acti…
El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara, also known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, is a former military installation in Santa Barbara, California, United States. The presidio was built by Spain in 1782, with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California. In modern times, the Presidio serves as a significant tourist attraction, museum and an active archaeological site as part of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.
  • Location: Santa Barbara, California
  • Built: April 21, 1782
  • Architectural style: California mission
  • CHISL No.: 636
  • Designated CHISL: 1958
  • NRHP reference No.: 73000455
  • Added to NRHP: November 26, 1973

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