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California during World War II was a major contributor to the World War II effort. California's long Pacific Ocean coastline provided the support needed for the Pacific War. California also supported the war in Europe. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, most of California's manufacturing was shifted to the war effort ...
The Bombardment of Ellwood during World War II was a naval attack by a Japanese submarine against United States coastal targets near Santa Barbara, California in February 1942. Though the damage was minimal, the event was key in triggering the West Coast invasion scare and influenced the decision to intern Japanese-Americans .
The Tea Fire raging in the Montecito—Santa Barbara area on November 13, 2008. In November 2008, the Tea Fire which started in Montecito burned 1,800 acres and destroyed 130 residences in the northeastern area of Santa Barbara city. [75] [76] A 98-year-old man who had evacuated died for medical reasons potentially related to the fire. [76]
Pages in category "Histories of cities in California" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. ... California; History of Santa Barbara, California;
Whitney organized the first comprehensive survey of California, and the first complete topographic maps of the state were completed under him. Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in California is named after him. The State Mining Bureau was established in 1880, and the position of State Geologist was changed to State Mineralogist.
List table of the properties and districts — listed on the California Historical Landmarks — within Santa Barbara County, California. Note: Click the "Map of all coordinates" link to the right to view a Google map of all properties and districts with latitude and longitude coordinates in the table below.
715 Santa Barbara St. c. 1825 1982 Covarrubias Adobe: 715 Santa Barbara St. 1817, 1940 1982 Rochin Adobe 820 Santa Barbara St. 1856, c. 1900 1982 Miranda Adobe and Guard House 802 Anacapa St. Various 1983 Adobe portion only El Paseo and Casa de la Guerra: 808-818 State St., 813-819 Anacapa St., and 9-25 E. de la Guerra St. 1911-24 1928-29 1983
The Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park was established on the shipyard site to commemorate and interpret the role of the home front in winning World War II. Richmond Shipyards Images [98] [99] Map of Kaiser-Permanente Yard #1, #2, #3 and #4 [100] Kaiser Shipyards [99]