Some of the most appreciated Santa Barbara architecture are the centuries-old Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo Viejo district in historic downtown, as well as the two pink towers of the Old Mission, which hosts retreats and festivals. Kenny Slaught notes that the brightly colored tiles of the County Courthouse houses brilliant murals and other striking attributes, and nearby the clock tower and observation deck provide a panoramic view of the entire city. The Lobero theatre not only houses the region’s most renowned performing arts events but also stretches back to 1873 and was rebuilt in the 1920’s by George Washington Smith. These are a few examples of the celebrated past of Santa Barbara, where, because of the region’s advanced planning, many antique, architecturally stunning buildings line the streets of the central city.
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