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The History of Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara's Doorstep to the World

John Peck Stearns transformed a sleepy adobe town into a bustling American city.

By Tyler Hayden October 6, 2022

6 min read

The History of Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara's Doorstep to the World — A postcard of the Potter Hotel circa 1905 | Credit: Edson Smith Photo Collection

A History of Stearns Wharf,
S.B.'s Doorstep to the World

John Peck Stearns Transformed a
Sleepy Adobe Town into a Bustling American City

By Tyler Hayden | October 6, 2022