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The Pearl Chase Society and Cheri Rae, author of A String of Pearls: Pearl Chase of Santa Barbara, invite you to celebrate the birthday of Pearl Chase. We’ll explore how her leadership changed Santa Barbara with lasting impact including a special, first-hand account of working with Pearl Chase on preserving the site for the present…

Longtime Pearl Chase Society member, Rick Closson, will offer history and context for many of Alden Freeman’s mysterious medallions, plus unveil important sculpture on the property by a noted 20th century National Academician never before on display.

Architect Cass Ensberg, who serves on the Historic Landmarks Commission and Architect Leslie Colasse, former Chair of the Single Family Design Review Board will team up to present a thoughtful discussion and share their perspectives about preserving Santa Barbara’s public and residential architecture.