Santa Barbara CA California Samarkand Persian Hotel Chrome Postcard Unused

The image is a vintage postcard of the Samarkand Persian Hotel in Santa Barbara, California.
The hotel was converted from a boys' school and opened in 1920.
It was designed with a Persian theme, including terraced grounds, gardens, and a reflecting pool.
The hotel operated until 1955, when it was sold and converted into a retirement community.
The neighborhood where it was located took its name from the hotel.

Thank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!