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Kenny Slaught – Discusses Santa Barbara’s Intentional Preservation of Architectural History

Santa Barbara has more to offer than being a coastal town in close proximity to Los Angeles. It is full of beautiful buildings with a rich history, where the locals have Spanish inspired homes and intricately adorned archways. The city was developed with the intention of an appealing design that would limit uncontrolled growth. As a long-time Santa Barbara real estate professional, Kenny Slaught, can provide insight into how the architectural integrity was upheld throughout the years. He offers that preservation of the city and its natural charm was intentional. In 1925, city planners enacted controls to prevent deterioration of the intricate Spanish Colonial architecture. In 1960, Santa Barbara sanctioned laws to protect its historic landmarks. Santa Barbara was the first in the United States to proactively think about the importance of historic buildings.

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