The Pearl Chase Society
Santa Barbara, California
Dedicated to preserving Santa Barbara’s historic architecture, landscapes and cultural heritage.
A film presentation. The first general public screening of a film about the creation of Plaza Rubio and the women who set the standard for urban planning in Santa Barbara.
Since 2012, Nicole Hernandez has served as the Architectural Historian of Santa Barbara. Her work entails managing the historic preservation work program and oversight of alterations to the City’s historic resources. She will be speaking about the unique and diverse historic architecture of Santa Barbara and recent historic designations that will preserve and protect these […]
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.
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.
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 […]
