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300,000 Adobe Bricks: Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio, pt. 1

By Damian Bacich

Damian and his guest Dr. Jarrell Jackman discuss Dr. Jackman’s new book on Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio. Jarrell was employed by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation for 35 years, serving as Projects Administrator and CEO. He has received many honors, including recognition from the California State Parks and the California State Parks Rangers Association. He was recently knighted as a Commander in the Spanish Royal Order of Isabel la Católica by King Felipe VI of Spain.

Click to buy Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Spain’s Last Adobe Fortress.

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About Damian Bacich

Damian Bacich, Ph.D. writes about California and the West. He is also a professor, translator and historical researcher. You can learn more about Damian here.

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