What makes a property eligible for Place of Historic Merit or Landmark status?

Watercolor "Foxen Canyon Church" (#1) by Denise Lahr Sainz

The building or site must be located within the unincorporated area of Santa Barbara County and meet one or more of the following criteria: It exemplifies or reflects a special element of the county's history; It is identified with a significant historical person or event; It demonstrates a distinctive style, type, period or method of construction/craftsmanship; It represents the work of a notable builder, designer or architect; It contributes to the significance of an historic area; It has unique physical characteristics representing an established and familiar visual feature; It embodies elements of architectural or craftsmanship that represent significant achievement or innovation; It reflects significant geographical patterns associated with different eras of settlement and growth; or, It is one of the few remaining examples of its type possessing distinguishing architectural or historical characteristics.

What are the benefits of Place of Historic Merit and Landmark designations? Artesia School in Lompoc (#3) Permit alternatives to regular building codes to facilitate preservation. Property tax basis flexibility "permit use" vs. "highest and best use." Eligibility for rehabilitation loan financing. ADA funding may be available. Most importantly: The preservation and protection of buildings, places, sites, and objects reflecting Santa Barbara County's unique cultural heritage.

What is the difference between a Place of Historic Merit and a Landmark? Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gasoline Station in Goleta (#29) Designation as a Place of Historic Merit officially recognizes the building or site as having historic, aesthetic or cultural value. A Place of Historic Merit is not protected by restrictions as to demolition, removal, alteration or use. Designation as a Landmark recognizes the building or site at a higher level of historic, aesthetic or cultural significance. A designated Landmark is preserved and protected by conditions restricting its demolition, removal, alteration or use. Plans for alterations to Landmarks are reviewed by the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission for approval.

Landmarks* - January 2006
1.	Sisquoc Church and San Ramon Chapel Cemetery, east of Sisquoc in Foxen Canyon, Santa Maria Valley		24.	Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Mission Dam and Aqueduct, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Botanic Gardens, Santa Barbara
2.	Manzana School House, near the Manzana Creek, 13 miles east of the Sisquoc Ranch		25.	San Jose Winery, 5320 Vineyard Road, Goleta
3.	Artesia School, West Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc		26.	Berean Baptist Church, 2293 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos
4.	Presbyterian Church, 2465 Baseline Avenue, Ballard		27.	Helena T. Devereux Hall, west of UCSB, Goleta
5.	Little Red Schoolhouse 2425 School Street, Ballard		28.	Casa Blanca Poolhouse, 851 Sand Point Road, Carpinteria
6.	Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta		29.	Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gasoline Station, 7925 Hollister Avenue, Goleta
7.	Benjamin Foxen Adobe Site, Rancho Tinaquaic, in Foxen Canyon, Santa Maria Valley		30.	Hartley House, 2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos
8.	Dabney Cabin, near the Manzana Creek		31.	Masini Adobe, l29 Sheffield Dr., Santa Barbara
9.	Pine Grove Cemetery, in Oak Knolls Area, Santa Maria Valley		32.	Orella Adobes, l2000 Calle Real, Goleta
10.	Hope House, 399 Nogal Drive, Goleta		33.	Leaping Greyhound Bridge, 800 Riven Rock Road, Montecito
11.	Santa Ynez Branch Library, 3598 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez		34.	Juarez-Hosmer Adobe, 461 San Ysidro Road, Montecito
12.	Rancho El Alamo Pintado Adobe, 1562 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang		35.	World War I Monument, Wallace Avenue, east of Lookout Park, Summerland
13.	Sunday School Oak, Foothill Road, east of Santa Monica Road, Carpinteria		36.	Las Cruces Adobe, southwest corner of U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 1, Gaviota
14.	Sexton House, 5494 Hollister Avenue, Goleta		37.	Hitching Post, 3325 Point Sal Road, Casmalia
15.	Glendessary, 2620 Glendessary Lane, Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara		38.	Val Verde, 2549 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara
16.	Deane School Buildings, Westmont College, 955 La Paz Road, Montecito		39.	Union Hotel and California Garage, 362 and 346 Bell Street, Los Alamos
17.	Wulff's Windmill, 1245 Fredensborg Canyon Road, Solvang		40.	Shrode Produce Company (Tomato Packing House), 26 S. La Patera Lane, Goleta
18.	San Ysidro Adobe, San Ysidro Ranch, 900 San Ysidro Lane, Montecito		41.	Santa Rosa School, 871 Mail Road, Lompoc
19.	San Marcos Barn and Spring House, 1520 San Marcos Pass Road, Santa Barbara		42.	Canby House, 1696 E. Valley Road, Montecito
20.	The Ballard Adobes, 2411 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang		43.	Coral Casino, 1260 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara
21.	Rancho Las Fuentes Lemon Packing House, 2031 Packing House Road, Montecito		44.	Irvine-Richard Property, 5048 Lara Lane, Units A and B, Santa Barbara
22.	Goleta Depot, 300 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta		45.	Foley Estates Vineyard and Winery, 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang
23.	Cota Adobe on Rancho Santa Rosa, 415 Mail Road, Lompoc
*Places of Historic Merit and Landmarks are not required to be open to the public.





Places of Historical Merit - May 2006*
1.	Bishop Ranch, Goleta, CA 93117		12.	Riven Rock Bridges: Camelback Bridge, 1125 Garden Lane, SB Old Bridge, 800 Riven Rock Road, SB Skew or New Bridge, 800 Riven Rock Road, SB Wisteria Bridge, 790 Rockbridge Road, SB Ivy Bridge, 790 Rockbridge Road, SB Forgotten Bridge, 790 Rockbridge Road, SB
2.	Casa del Greco, 1200 Mesa Road, SB 93108
3.	Charles Willcox House, 1765 Lewis St, Ballard
4.	Clavelitos (Lutah Maria Riggs’ Home), 280 Middle Rd, SB
5.	Cowles Road (Demolished), 605 Cowles Rd, SB
6.	De La Cuesta Adobe, 9496 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton
7.	Hermosillo Road (Monterey Cypress Hedge & House), 148 Hermosillo Rd, SB 93108
8.	Hill Adobe, 35 S. La Patera Ln, Goleta
9.	Lansing’s Bridge (Grand Avenue Bridge 51C-80), Grand & Santa Barbara Aves, Over Alamo Pintado Creek, Los Olivos		13.	Riven Rock Pump House & Reservoir, 800 Riven Rock Rd., SB
10.	Monterey Cypress Hedge & House on Hermosillo Rd, 148 Hermosillo Rd, SB 93108		14.	Vista del Mar School, 16880 Hwy 101, Gaviota, 30 miles west of Santa Barbara
11.	Riven Rock Stone Water Tower & Reservoir, 800 Riven Rock Rd, Santa Barbara
*Places of Historic Merit and Landmarks are not required to be open to the public.

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