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Francesco Franceschi, born Cavalier Emanuele Orazio Fenzi, in Florence Italy, is credited as a big “beautifier” of Santa Barbara.

He brought plants from all over the world here. A few, ended up being invasive (whoops!)

He really greened it up though. Ordered seeds from all over the world, looking for plants and trees that were green year round and drought resistant.

He’s left a huge mark on this town, it’s possible you pass by his handiwork every day.

The tree on the corner of State and Gutierrez by lot 12? That was him. The Anapamu Stone Pines? Him again.

If you’re dying to learn more about this guy (as I was) check out the Podcast at my link in bio :)

Till next time…
#santabarbarasecrets

-Ari (airy) 🫶

some moments are better captured horizontally…

Coming to a Spotify near you…

Link in my stories or
Just search for “Santa Barbara Secrets | The Pod” on Spotify

Lmk if this is worth doing thanks 🙏 💯

Gibraltar on a May Gray Day. On Film.

(Just kidding)

Gibraltar on a May Gray Day. On Film.

(Just kidding)

Gibraltar on a May Gray Day. On Film.

(Just kidding)

Gibraltar on a May Gray Day. On Film.

(Just kidding)

Gibraltar on a May Gray Day. On Film.

(Just kidding)

Over 7 million people visit Santa Barbara every year 🤯

Joshua trees, or, Joshua succulents (as would be more accurate) are part of the Yucca plant fam…basically a cousin of tequila.

Since they don’t have wood rings they are better classified as a succulent or giant “monocot” (like a massive asparagus or grass).

So I’m thinking we should instead call it “Joshua Succulent National Park” 🤣 although.. that doesn’t have much of a ring to it

Thanks for watching ✌️

Struck gold with SB 🤩

Only a little bit obsessed with Santa Barbara…
& this great song by local band @plasticharpoons

Struck gold with SB 🤩

Only a little bit obsessed with Santa Barbara…
& this great song by local band @plasticharpoons

Struck gold with SB 🤩

Only a little bit obsessed with Santa Barbara…
& this great song by local band @plasticharpoons

Struck gold with SB 🤩

Only a little bit obsessed with Santa Barbara…
& this great song by local band @plasticharpoons

Struck gold with SB 🤩

Only a little bit obsessed with Santa Barbara…
& this great song by local band @plasticharpoons

The Mission Housing Development. 270 units proposed to be built right next to an iconic landmark. Does this help the housing crisis or is it bad for Santa Barbara?

With the exception of the wharf photograph (1885), all “before” photos were taken in the 1920s & 30s

All the “now” photos were shot by me a few years ago when I had a bit more free time on my hands 😂
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“The only constant in life is change”
-Heraclitus
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Archive source:
Edson Smith Collection @sbplibrary @sblibraryfoundation