COMMENT 252336
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2012-01-28 09:51 AM |
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What about Panarama off Paseo Del Descancso? It loooked like the Presidio Ave was spelled Pp on the tile?
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COMMENT 252365
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2012-01-28 02:08 PM |
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GREAT pictures, as always! You wouldn't believe how many delivery people, etc., couldn't find Rossier Lane when I lived there, despite the easy instruction of, "it's half a block from State Street, in the middle of the first block of East Islay." Another downtown one-block-wonder I used to live on was Carmelita Avenue. I love this town!
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HATTIE
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2012-01-28 06:19 PM |
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thanks for another delightful piece! there should be an urban hikers fan club for your fans to join. :-)
i just thought of another shortie for your collection: plaza rubio.
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COMMENT 252425
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2012-01-28 08:41 PM |
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than you urban hikers for the tour of otherwise unknown streets!!! i love that you have seen them all and show us only the best parts of each of the streets. I love your photos. good, clean entertainment.
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COMMENT 252444
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2012-01-29 06:08 AM |
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Lorinda WAY on the westside is another shortie
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COMMENT 252461
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2012-01-29 08:04 AM |
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That's my kitty on Elizabeth St. his name is Patch. He spends the day sleeping on my bed but just before 5pm he goes out front and waits for my wife to get home.
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FLICKA
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2012-01-29 08:26 AM |
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Thank you for a delightful tour!
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SBALAX
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2012-01-29 08:33 AM |
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Thanks for another great story and for including two of my favorites -- Bonita and Sierra. The Sierra steps are part of my walk and although our driveway is on Bonita our address is APS. I believe there is only one house with a Bonita address. Plaza Rubio is two blocks long so doesn't make the cut.
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COMMENT 252481
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2012-01-29 09:01 AM |
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A few names:
Donze Ave - takes its name from Eugene Donze who owned most of the land flanking the street. He was an engraver by trade and came to SB around 1895 but changed trades to establish a dyeing and cleaning business. In 1912 he started a new business when he built the market at the corner of Olive and Victoria streets. American Avenue - Named for the American Film Studio (the Flying A),a block away between State, Mission , Padre and Chapala. The studio also owned this empty (at the time) half block between Padre, Los Olivos and Chapala. - Neal Graffy
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HOLAZOLA
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2012-01-29 09:21 AM |
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A sincere thanks for the follow up, Urban Hikers! I knew there would be more coming - Plaza Bonita has always been one of MY favorite short streets in town.
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COMMENT 252481
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2012-01-29 10:39 AM |
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Morrison Ave - Talk about timing! I met members of the Morrison family Wednesday night who told me the street was named from their family who had come to Santa Barbara around 1895. A quick search turned up the Thomas Morrison family living at 1428 Bath with Mr. Morrison's occupation being a farmer. Sitting here at home and pouring through my records I found no direct connection to the street, but possibly they owned the land. An eventual check of property records may yield the final clues. Orena Street was named for the Orena family whose mansion used to occupy the site (and more) that is now Roosevelt School. Almost always, these little streets are named for the families that owned the surrounding property. But finding out who they are is the fun part. - Neal Graffy P.S. Just a fun little Urban Hiker connection. My friends live at the "cat" house you shot on Elizabeth St. Their son's in-laws run the Victoria Market built by Mr. Donze.
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COMMENT 252517
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2012-01-29 11:20 AM |
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Great article! Could you do a follow-up on some of the short streets that have disappeared? Fernald, Mora Villa, Calandria come to mind. I'm sure there are more. Thanx! Mort
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LOURAY
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2012-01-29 11:28 AM |
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Thank you again, UHers, for taking us around SB, even if we must be at a distance.
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AQUAHOLIC
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2012-01-29 02:29 PM |
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I'm with HOLAZOLA, if there is a street more beautiful than Bonita Plaza, I can't think of one...
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COMMENT 252581
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2012-01-29 07:41 PM |
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Here's one more for your next hike: Lloyd Ave., nestled between E. Anapamu-Garden and Figueroa-Laguna.
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COMMENT 252584
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2012-01-29 07:42 PM |
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I love it!! Santa Barbara has so many wonderful little streets. Was Plaza Rubio too long at 1 1/2 blocks? My favorite!!
Thank you so much for doing this!!!
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STACE
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2012-01-29 08:43 PM |
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UH here - Thank you Neal for your always appreciated contributions to our understanding of the historical significance of our town. It seems that even the most humble little street has a rich and important history. How funny that we captured your friends' kitty, Patch. We liked the composition of the image - kitty, cute house and address with street name right at the door.and hey MORT - we'd do the "lost" streets but we're not sure where to find them! Neal? maybe you can shed some light here? and yes, sorry to say that Plaza Rubio is too long to show up as a "shortie", but who knows...we might start a new collections: gorgeous streets in the city...we'd have to do a ton of follow-ups though one we opened that door! And lastly, we love Lloyd. It's definitely a "shortie" and it's even in our "hood.
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