Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara Presents
The Way It Was
The Hill-Carrillo Adobe
by Hattie Beresford
“Old Relics Vanishing. One by one the old adobe houses, the ancient landmarks of Santa Barbara, are gradually vanishing and modern buildings are taking their places. There are certain memories that cling to these old places, some of which date back one hundred years, which to some must seem like the severance of old friends as they are gradually demolished… Very soon none will be left to remind one of what Santa Barbara once was.” (Morning Press, 12 April 1876)
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uring the next 144 years, the disappearance of the old adobes did not abate, but a few found saviors. One of those favored with survival was the Hill-Carrillo Adobe, which has recently experienced another renaissance thanks to the Hutton Parker Foundation, whose most excellent renovation has preserved a touchstone for stories of Santa Barbara’s past. Following are a few of the tales contained within the walls of that venerable relic of our town’s yesteryears.
A Sailor and a Spanish Beauty
When the American brig Rover sailed out of Refugio Bay one fateful day in 1823, it left behind its first mate, Daniel Hill, who, legend has it, fell head over heels for the beautiful 14-year-old Rafaela
Ms Beresford is a local historian who has written two Noticias for the Santa Barbara Historical Museum as well as authored two books. One, The Way It Was: Santa Barbara Comes of Age, is a collection of articles written for the Montecito Journal. The other, Celebrating CAMA’s Centennial, is the fascinating story of Santa Barbara’s Community Arts Music Association.
Sabina Luisa Ortega. Rafaela was the great-granddaughter of José Francisco de Ortega, pathfinder and explorer of the Portola-Serra Sacred Expedition of 1769, first commander of the Santa Barbara Presidio in 1782, and grantee of one of the few Spanish land grants, Nuestra Señora del Refugio. Daniel Hill had been at sea since he was 17 years old and had sailed around the world a number of times, but now his sailing days were over.
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ocated in Gustine California. 2850 acres of the finest duck hunting in California. HLCC keeps 1/3 of its property in reserve, providing a sanctuary for the migrating ducks. In turn, we maintain a 4.5 duck average harvest every time a hunter goes into the field. In early 2000, the Federal Government gave HLCC a "Scenic Easement" on the property. These funds have been invested in a commercial property. The funds from this investment provide 80% of the operations of the club. The sale of this membership will include a 1/4 interest in a cabin which has one bedroom with a bath, a bunk room with a bath, kitchen, and living room with satellite television. The cabin can sleep 7. All members of the cabin reside in Santa Barbara.
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26 MONTECITO JOURNAL
20 – 27 February 2020
