Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA
N 34° 24.569 W 119° 41.133
11S E 253158 N 3810830
This sign tells a brief history of Stearns Wharf.
Waymark Code: WMARP9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2011
Views: 7
The sign reads:
"Stearns Wharf
John P. Stearns built Santa Barbara's major commercial wharf in 1872 with funds borrowed from W.W. Hollister. The enterprise was successful, althought Stearns Wharf suffered from severe storms in 1878. Steamships brought passengers to the wharf regularly for over four decades. A busy industrial and fishing pier, it was closed to pleasure use during World War II. The Santa Barbara Wharf Company operated Stearns Wharf from 1955 to 1973. In 1980-81 the City restored the wharf's substructure, constructed entirely new buildings, and assumed operation of the facility.
Plaque dedicated November 23, 1985
Santa Barbara Parlor No. 116,
Native Sons of the Golden West
Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126,
Native Daughters of the Golden West"
Group that erected the marker: Santa Barbara Parlor No. 116, Native Sons of the Golden West, Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126,Native Daughters of the Golden West
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
230 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA USA
93109
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