SANTA PAULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SANTA PAULA, CA

The Carmel Mission ... at the Mission Courtyard at the Gardens of the World.

On the walls of the portico surrounding the courtyard are paintings of each of the 21 missions founded by the Franciscan Order between 1769 and 1833.

They were placed about 30 miles apart (the distance of a days journey then) between San Diego and Sonoma; the total distance is about 650 miles.

Thousand Oaks — The Carmel Mission Credit: █ Slices of Light ✴ █▀ ▀ ▀

The Santa Paula Historical Society (SPHS) is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Paula, California. Founded in 1967, the SPHS is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the rich history of the Santa Clara Valley. The society owns and operates the Santa Paula Oil Museum and the Santa Paula Historical Society Library.

The Oil Museum is a unique and interactive facility that celebrates the history of the Santa Clara Valley’s oil industry. Visitors learn about the history of the region’s petroleum industry and its impact on the area’s economy and culture. Exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and displays on the early days of oil production, the development of the oil industry, and the people who contributed to its success.

The Santa Paula Historical Society Library is a research center that houses a collection of books, documents, photographs, and artifacts related to Santa Paula’s history. The library also contains a variety of archival materials, such as maps, census records, and city directories. In addition, the library offers access to digital resources, including an online catalog and digital collections.

The SPHS also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including lectures, educational programs, and field trips. The society also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, such as leading tours or assisting with archival projects. By preserving and promoting the history of the Santa Clara Valley, the SPHS helps to ensure that its unique cultural heritage will be remembered for generations to come.

SANTA PAULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SANTA PAULA CA. US MID #8400602665

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Ventura Coast / December morning... (# 0091)

Ventura Coast / oil rigs (# 0089) I can’t quite figure out the geography here, but this is apparently the <u><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpinteria_Offshore_Oil_Field" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Carpinteria Offshore Oil Field</a></u>, which is approximately 4 miles from land. Per the <u><a href="https://www.independent.com/2019/01/30/offshore-oil-long-goodbye/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Santa Barbara Independent</a></u>, most of the oil rigs in the area are being decommissioned.

Ventura Seascape Another sunset pic taken from a local beach

End of Day Sun setting on Harbor Cove Beach Ventura, California.

el20190721110343A On the way from LA to San Luis Obispo

Matt Strickler speaking at Santa Cruz Island plant delisting special event Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Matt Strickler commends botanists and scientists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey, The Nature Conservancy - California, and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for their diligent efforts to support the recovery of the island ecosystem, resulting in the delisting of two endemic plants, the island bedstraw and Santa Cruz Island dudleya. Photo by Ashley McConnell/USFWS.

Award recipients at Santa Cruz Island plant delisting special event Biologists, botanists, and land managers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Naval Base Ventura County, The Nature Conservancy, California, and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden are recognized by Congressman Salud Carbajal's office for their collaborative work over many decades to support island restoration and recovery resulting in the delisting of two island plants on the Channel Islands. Photo by Ashley McConnell/USFWS

Wendy Motta speaking at Santa Cruz Island plant delisting special event Wendy Motta, representing Congressman Salud Carbajal's office, presents agencies and organizations with awards of recognitions for their collaborative recovery efforts in celebration of the Endangered Species Act at 50 and delisting of two island plant species on the Channel Islands. Photo by Ashley McConnell/USFWS

Contact SANTA PAULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

website: santapaulahistoricalsociety.org

SANTA PAULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 842
SANTA PAULA
CA
93060

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MID #	8400602665
Name	SANTA PAULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	953218393
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	34.350528, -119.076876
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 111 US Census Tract: 000701 US Census Block: 3008