Color view of Mission Santa Barbara, showing the church facade with twin bell towers, a red-roofed arcade extending to the left, and a group of people near the entrance. A low fence and lawn are in the foreground.
Linen texture visible; no white border; printed caption in red: 'Mission Santa Barbara Founded 1786.' No postmark, affixed stamp, or handwriting; printed stamp box reads 'PLACE STAMP HERE / DOMESTIC ONE CENT / FOREIGN TWO CENTS'. Undivided-style imprint but with divided back layout: 'THIS SPACE FOR CORRESPONDENCE' / 'THIS SPACE IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY'. Publisher imprint 'Rosin & Co., Phila. & New York. Made in Germany.' and card number '846.' printed sideways at left. Light foxing/toning along bottom edge.
Cite this card
Mission Santa Barbara Founded 1786, Santa Barbara, CA, circa 1907, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/mission-santa-barbara-founded-1786-santa-barbara-ca-circa-19. Accessed November 2, 2026.