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WA @wawilliams.me · 16h
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Ro... - wiki.aaroads.com/wiki/U.S._Ro... - www.nps.gov/articles/000...
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U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 16h
☝🏾 #Route66 covers 2,448 miles from #Chicago to #SantaMonica, #CA. Journeys started on November 11, 1926 and ended on June 26, '85. Many segments survive today as a #NationalScenicByway under the same name. #americana #wa #californication #travel #trivia #funfacts
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WA @wawilliams.me · 07/10/2026
Hold on tightly #Words have meaning Puddled around your feet Repeated by a #tongue Words have measure To deflect, but never reflect Griped by your throat Words seems weightless As they float around your #head * #wa #writing #poetry #thoughts #poem #words #organs
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WA @wawilliams.me · 03/10/2026
Until 1964, #LosAngelesCityHall was the tallest #building in #LA and remains the world’s #tallest #baseisolatedstructure. #americana #wa #california #travel #californication #youtube #funfacts #losangeles * youtu.be/PfvcbBy1Ph0 *
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Our City of Angeles
Let's take an adventure and explore a splice of angelic pie. -- Site: waw.social Insta: @W.A.Williams (IG) Forum: waw.social/discussion
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WA @wawilliams.me · 03/10/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_... - www.willistower.com/about - www.architecture.org/online-resou...
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Willis Tower - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 03/10/2026
The #Willis or #SearsTower is a 110-story or 1,451ft building in #Chicago. It opened in 1973 as the world's tallest #building and maintained the title for almost 25 years. Today, it's the 26th tallest in the world, #tallest in the city and western hemisphere. #americana #wa #california #arch #chi
A black and white photo of the Chicago skyline appearing from trees in a park.A warm color photo of the Chicago skyline appearing from trees in a park.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 02/10/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Million... - www.laconservancy.org/learn/histor...
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Million Dollar Theatre - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 02/10/2026
The #MillionDollarTheatre was one of the first #moviepalaces built in the #US. Opening in 1917 for #SidGrauman with 2,345 seats, the theatre is a state and federal #landmark found in #BroadwayTheaterandCommercialDistrict in #DTLA. #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #travel
A black and white photo of The Million Dollar Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles framed by street poles.A warm color photo of The Million Dollar Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles framed by street poles.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 01/10/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidi... - www.parks.ca.gov?page_id=608 - www.sbthp.org/presidio-his...
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Presidio of Santa Barbara - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 01/10/2026
#ElPresidioRealdeSantaBárbara or the #RoyalPresidioofSantaBarbara was founded on April 21, 1782. It's the last #militaryoutput built by the Spanish in #AltaCalifornia. Today, it's a #museum, #archaeologicalsite, #statehistoricpark and #NationalHistoricPlace. #americana #wa #california #santabarbara
A black and white photo of a building in the Santa Barbara Presidio complex.
A color photo of a building in the Santa Barbara Presidio complex.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 30/09/2026
It’s illegal to throw a #frisbee on a city beach in #LosAngeles without a lifeguard’s permission. You also can't hunt moths under a street lamp, lick toads or put more than one baby in a bathtub at a time. #americana #wa #california #travel #californication #yt #funfacts * youtu.be/PlPJlJa0m0I *
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Our Golden State
Let's take an adventure and explore our golden slice. -- Site: waw.social Insta: @W.A.Williams (IG) Forum: waw.social/discussion
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WA @wawilliams.me · 29/09/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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List of tallest buildings in Chicago - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 29/09/2026
The #ChicagoSkyline is the second largest, by means of height, in the #US and #WesternHemisphere. The #HomeInsuranceBuilding started it all in and the #Sears or #WillisTower stands as the tallest in the city today. #americana #wa #chicago #architecture #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel
A color photo of the Chicago ckyline..
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WA @wawilliams.me · 27/09/2026
Sources: - thebradburybuilding.com/about/#history - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradbur...
thebradburybuilding.com
About Us: The Historic Bradbury Building
Discover the dramatic story and stunning interiors of The Bradbury Building. Inspired by science fiction and rich in history, it’s a top DTLA venue for events, productions, and more. Host your next…
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WA @wawilliams.me · 27/09/2026
Spurred by an Ouija board and inspired by 1887's “#LookingBackward,” #GeorgeWyman would design a “vast hall full of light, received not alone from the windows on all sides, but from the dome” as foretold in the story. #americana #wa #architecture #californication #colorphoto #bwphoto #travel
A black and white photo of the exterior of the Bradbury Building in Downtown Los Angeles.A color photo of the exterior of the Bradbury Building in Downtown Los Angeles.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 26/09/2026
Sources: - www.sbhistorical.org/california-s... - www.sbthp.org/jimmys - thebottomline.as.ucsb.edu/2022/05/news... - undergradjournal.history.ucsb.edu/headline-his...
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Chinatown & California Statehood – Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Santa Barbara, like many California cities, once had a Chinatown. Beginning in the 1850s, Chinese immigrants began arriving in Santa Barbara with a twofold purpose: to flee the war-stricken provinces…
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WA @wawilliams.me · 26/09/2026
#SantaBarbara used to have a #Chinatown and #LittleTokyo or #Nihonmachi. This building is pretty much all that remains after an #earthquake destroyed much of the area. By the turn of the century, #Asian #immigrants made up over 10% of the population. #americana #wa #california #architecture #history
A black and white photo of the building that used to hold Jimmy's Oriental Garden in Santa Barbara, California.A color photo of the building that used to hold Jimmy's Oriental Garden in Santa Barbara, California.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 26/09/2026
#California is the only state to have an element named after it in lieu of its university system; #Californium or #Cf. This silvery element was made at the #UCBerkeley by researchers #StanleyGeraldThompson, #KennethStreetJr, #AlbertGhiorso and #GlennTSeaborg. * youtu.be/BjQEilUSWco * #americana #wa
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Through Our Golden State
Let's take an adventure and explore our golden slice. -- Site: waw.social Insta: @W.A.Williams (IG) Forum: waw.social/discussion
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WA @wawilliams.me · 25/09/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Reg...
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St. Regis Chicago - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 25/09/2026
The #StRegisChicago, opening as the #WandaVistaTower, is a 1,198ft or 101-story #skyscraper standing as the third tallest in the city. It's also the tallest #building designed by a woman anywhere in the world. #americana #wa #chicago #architecture #illinois #canon80d #colorphoto #bwphoto #travel
A black and white photo of the Chicago skyline with the St. Regis Chicago in the center of the frame.A color photo of the Chicago skyline with the St. Regis Chicago in the center of the frame.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 24/09/2026
Sources: - www.metnews.com/articles/yel... - www.latimes.com/archives/la-...
metnews.com
Lawyer-Developer Ira Yellin Dies; Restored Bradbury Building, Promoted Downtown
Metropolitan News-Enterprise
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WA @wawilliams.me · 24/09/2026
#IraYellin was a local #developer and #civicleader who dedicated time and money to leading the #restoration of several #DowntownLosAngeles buildings like #GrandCentralMarket, the #BradburyBuilding and #UnionStation. #americana #wa #architecture #californication #colorphoto #bwphoto #trivia #funfacts
A warm color photo of Ira Yellin Square in Downtown Los Angeles with skyscraper in the background.A black and white color photo of Ira Yellin Square in Downtown Los Angeles with skyscraper in the background.A cool color photo of Ira Yellin Square in Downtown Los Angeles with skyscraper in the background.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 23/09/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobero_... - www.lobero.org/about/history/
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Lobero Theatre - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 23/09/2026
José #Lobero established the #LoberoTheatre in #SantaBarbara, #California in 1873. The Spanish Colonial Revival #theater is California's oldest continuously operating theater. #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #trivia
A cool color photo of the The Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.A black and white photo of the The Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.A saturated color photo of the The Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 22/09/2026
Before the #Spanish arrived, the #Ohlone inhabited the area. On October 10th 1955, the city of #Cupertino incorporated taking its name from #SaintJoseph of Cupertino, known for #levitating. * youtu.be/-DP46QLydGI * #americana #wa #california #travel #californication #youtube #funfacts #thebay
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Cupertino, CA
Let's make way into another slice of our Apple Americana. -- Site: waw.social Insta: @W.A.Williams (IG) Forum: waw.social/discussion
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WA @wawilliams.me · 20/09/2026
Sources: - capitolmuseum.ca.gov/state-symbol... - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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Snake - Giant Garter Snake - California State Capitol Museum
The giant garter snake is endemic to California’s Central Valley and is the largest species of garter snake
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WA @wawilliams.me · 20/09/2026
The latest golden symbol of #California was announced in 2025, the #Thamnophisgigas or #GiantGarterSnake as the #StateSnake. The snake is endemic to #CA's #CentralValley and is the largest species of #gartersnake. #americana #wa #californication #architecture #colorphotography #bwphotography
A black and white photo of the US and California flag in the Capitol of Sacramento, California.A warm color photo of the US and California flag in the Capitol of Sacramento, California.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 19/09/2026
Sources: - socallandmarks.com/index.php/20... - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_B...
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U.S. Post Office in Santa Barbara - SoCal Landmarks
The main U.S. Post Office in Santa Barbara, completed in 1937, is a combined post office-federal office building in the city's historic core.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 19/09/2026
The #SantaBarbaraMainPostOffice is found in the #historiccore of #SantaBarbara. Architect #ReginaldDavisJohnson designed the #building and construction was completed in 1937, before being added to the #NRHP in '85. #americana #wa #ca #architecture #californication #colorphotography #bwphotography
A black and white photo of the Santa Barbara Main Post Office in Historic Core of Santa Barbara, California. A warm color photo of the Santa Barbara Main Post Office in Historic Core of Santa Barbara, California. A toned color photo of the Santa Barbara Main Post Office in Historic Core of Santa Barbara, California. A color photo of the Santa Barbara Main Post Office in Historic Core of Santa Barbara, California.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 19/09/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._T._J... - archive.org/details/OtJo... - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._T._J... - calisphere.org/item/13c43f6...
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O. T. Johnson Building - Wikipedia
O.T. Johnson Building, also known as O.T. Johnson Block,[3] is a former seven-story, current two-story building located at 356 S. Broadway and 224 W. 4th Street in the Broadway Theater District in…
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WA @wawilliams.me · 19/09/2026
The #OTJohnsonBuilding was built after the attached #OTJohnsonBlock in 1902. The duo was originally included in the #BroadwayTheaterDistrict in #DTLA before being delisted in 2002. In '07, the structures caught fire and have remained boarded up. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture
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WA @wawilliams.me · 18/09/2026
In 2016, the #CityofDogs or #SanFrancisco had anywhere between 120,000 and 150,000 #dogs. Around the same time, the city counted only 115,000 #children. * youtu.be/-asUwLK0lGY * #americana #wa #california #travel #californication #youtube #funfacts #pets #animals
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Into The Bay, CA
Let's make way into another slice of our Americana. -- Site: waw.social Insta: @W.A.Williams (IG) Forum: waw.social/discussion
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WA @wawilliams.me · 17/09/2026
Source: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_an... - www.laconservancy.org/learn/histor... - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_L...
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John and Donald Parkinson - Wikipedia
John and Donald Parkinson were a father-and-son architectural firm operating in the Los Angeles area in the early 20th century. They designed and built many of the city's most iconic buildings,…
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WA @wawilliams.me · 17/09/2026
#John and #DonaldParkinson, father and son, designed many #LosAngeles icons like #CityHall, #USCMemorialColiseum, #UnionStation and the pictured, #HomerLaughlinBuilding. #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #UShistory
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WA @wawilliams.me · 16/09/2026
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1925 Santa Barbara earthquake - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 16/09/2026
On June 29th in 1925, #SantaBarbara was struck by an #earthquake ranking somewhere between 6.5 and 6.8 in #magnitude, causing 13 deaths. The #historiccore of the city was damaged to the cost of $8M or 149M, adjusted. #americana #wa #california #architecture #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel
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WA @wawilliams.me · 15/09/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Califor... - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Califor... - California Capitol Tour
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California State Assembly - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 15/09/2026
Another key difference between the #Chambers of the #CaliforniaLegislatures is the center painting. In the #Assembly, it's a #portrait of #AbrahamLincoln and #GeorgeWashington is found in the #Senate. #americana #wa #california #architecture #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #politics
A color photo of a chamber in the California Capitol found in Sacramento, California.A black and white photo of a chamber in the California Capitol found in Sacramento, California.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 13/09/2026
I'd say we're currently at 25%. Time will only last so long, so join us today. * waw.social * #wa #site #writing #poetry #thoughts #words #organs #blog #poem #artistic
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WA @wawilliams.me · 12/09/2026
Sources: - secretary.senate.ca.gov - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secreta...
secretary.senate.ca.gov
Office of the Secretary of the Senate | Office of the Secretary of the Senate
Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 307 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651-4171 Fax: (916) 651-4181
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WA @wawilliams.me · 12/09/2026
The #CA #SecretaryoftheSenate is the #chiefparliamentarian and keeper of the legislative records. The person is also responsible for drafting bills, their presentation to the Governor and day-to-day administration of the chamber. #americana #architecture #californication #colorphoto #bwphoto
A warm color photo of a hall in the California State Capitol in Sacramento, California.A black and white photo of a hall in the California State Capitol in Sacramento, California.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 12/09/2026
Sources: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_B... - travelingwiththejones.com/2019/02/09/3...
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Santa Barbara, California - Wikipedia
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WA @wawilliams.me · 12/09/2026
#SantaBarbara has the longest coast between #Alaska and #CapeHorn in #Chile to have complete year-round southern exposure to the sun. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #georgraphy
A black and white photo of El Paseo and Casa de la Guerra in Santa Barbara, California.A color photo of El Paseo and Casa de la Guerra in Santa Barbara, California.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 11/09/2026
Source: - www.laconservancy.org/learn/histor... - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_... - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Ang... - pcad.lib.washington.edu/building/9200/ - www.reddit.com/r/lanoire/co... - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaias_...
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Los Angeles Stock Exchange Building - LA Conservancy
Preserving the historic places that make L.A. County unique
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WA @wawilliams.me · 11/09/2026
Starting in 1902, #SpringStreet is one of the oldest in #LosAngeles. Among the street, you'll find several #historicbuildings and echoes of the past like the #LosAngelesStockExchange and #IsaiasWHellmanOfficeBuilding. #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #colorphoto #bwphoto
A black and white photo of parking Garage on Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles.A black and white photo of parking Garage on Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 10/09/2026
The icon of #California, the #CaliforniaGrizzlyBear, is extant after the last one was hunted in #TulareCounty in #August1922. She was called #Monarch at the time. * youtu.be/VvoXLqM2yUY * #americana #wa #california #travel #californication #youtube #USHistory
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Central California, CA
Let's take an adventure and explore the Central Region of California. -- Site: waw.social Insta: @W.A.Williams (IG) Forum: waw.social/discussion
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WA @wawilliams.me · 09/09/2026
Sources: - www.latimes.com/archives/la-... - www.laconservancy.org/learn/histor... - thebradburybuilding.com/about/ - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradbur...
latimes.com
New Shine for an Old Gem : Renovated Bradbury Building is a credit to Los Angeles architecture
The Bradbury Building, at 3rd Street and Broadway, has been called one of the most magnificent relics of 19th-Century commercial architecture in the world.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 09/09/2026
The #BradburyBuilding was built in 1893, added to the #NRHP in 1971 and become a #NationalHistoricLandmark in '77. It was one of four office buildings in #LA to be honored at listing. It's also a #LALandmark and filming location, seen in #BladeRunner and #TheArtist. #photography #americana #wa #arch
A black and white photo of buildings in Downtown Los Angeles, an El Pollo Loco on the left and The Historic Bradbury Building on the right.A color photo of buildings in Downtown Los Angeles, an El Pollo Loco on the left and The Historic Bradbury Building on the right.
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WA @wawilliams.me · 08/09/2026
Sources: - travelingwiththejones.com/2019/02/09/3... - www.imdb.com/title/tt0375... - www.imdb.com/title/tt1230... - www.imdb.com/title/tt4385... - www.imdb.com/title/tt0317... - www.imdb.com/title/tt0329...
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WA @wawilliams.me · 08/09/2026
#SantaBarbara and the surrounding area have served as a backdrop for #Sideways, #ItsComplicated, #Hidalgo, #Seabiscuit and #20thCenturyWomen to name a few. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #film #trivia
A black and white photo of El Paseo and Casa de la Guerra in Downtown Santa Barbara, California.A warm color photo of El Paseo and Casa de la Guerra in Downtown Santa Barbara, California.
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