Mission Santa Barbara was established by Father Fermín Lasuén in 1786 and it still stands today as a prominent part of local culture and history. Preserving one of the most extensive and closely monitored collections of colonial Franciscan music manuscripts in the world, Mission Santa Barbara is also defined by its age-old tradition of choral singing in California, performances of which can be heard frequently to this day. In addition to its historic importance, the mission is actively involved with and conducts a number of humanitarian activities for the underprivileged.
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The Janssens Orella Brik Building is a historic building. Designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, the building housed a restaurant after the World War II. This place was a popular spot and was a social place for the people. After the hotel was shut, the site now houses an Italian restaurant that holds a different name.
