Within, the engines room is complete with 17 generators that produce all of the energy. 16 of them are large generators while two smaller ones operate as one single generator. These two are used to provide hydroelectric energy to surrounding areas. Kenny Slaught notes that energy generated by the dam is allocated across 15 areas.… Continue Reading
The ground-breaking dam built during the American Great Depression period was erected between 1931 and 1936, costing Americans $49 million dollars. The dam was originally named Boulder Dam, but became Hoover Dam in honor of then-President Herbert Hoover, who had made significant contributions to the completion of this prodigious project. It is 221 meters in… Continue Reading
Central Santa Barbara offers an opportunity for inquisitive minds to value how the architecture at that time was introduced. The design of buildings, and details signifying the relation each building had with the historical aesthetics of that era is also useful when examining the Hispanic architecture. For example, a roof design has a colonial design… Continue Reading
A United States architectural movement, the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture was initiated in the early 20th century. The movement involved designing some cities that were the foremost Spanish colonies, which then became American cities, using the Spanish architectural style. A big portion of this architectural style can be seen in California. After an earthquake that… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara demonstrates how the architecture of that time was conceived. The design of buildings, and details depicting the relation each building had with the historical concept of those times, is noted in the Hispanic architecture. A roof design, for instance, has a colonial style seen in cities such as Cartagena, Mompox or San Juan… Continue Reading
The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture was the country’s architectural movement developed in the early 20th century. Spanish Colonial architecture was found in some cities that were first Spanish colonies and then they became American cities. A lot of this architectural style can be found in California. When an earthquake that occurred in 1925, Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Kenny Slaught writes on his blog that some of the most famous Santa Barbara architecture features are the centuries-old Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo Viejo district in historic downtown along with the two pink towers of the Old Mission, hosting today retreats and events. The brightly colored tiles of the County Courthouse are brilliant displays of… Continue Reading
Famous architect George Washington Smith is behind the California movement known as the Spanish Colonial revival, beginning nearly 100 years ago. Smith left Harvard to work as a bond trader, and once he became a wealthy businessman, he moved to Santa Barbara area anticipating a relaxing lifestyle of painting. However, he was taken by surprise… Continue Reading