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A small house surrounded by a flower garden.

The caption on the back of the photograph: "1926 Demonstration House #1 Better Homes in America Campaign in which the local Better Homes Committee won the National 1st Prize. Adobe brick on reinforced concrete foundation withstood earthquake."

Two story stucco house with tile roof.

This is an exterior view of a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee, it is a house on Hermosa Road in Santa Barbara.

This house received First Prize in the 4 Room Class for small homes. This Demonstration Home cost $2500 to build on East Cota Street in Santa Barbara.

This Demonstration House was listed as Class 3 by the Better Homes Committee, and was located on Quinientos Street in Santa Barbara.

Caption on back of photograph: "6 - room house by A. B. Cook"

Caption on back of photograph: "Tied with Atlanta, George for First Prize Demonstration House #1 - East Yanonali St. Better Homes in America Campaign 1925"

This Demonstration House #3 was located on Alameda Padre Serra street, near the Mission in Santa Barbara.

Women standing outside El Faro building (the Lighthouse).

This house was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee

Exterior view of "Casa Santa Cruz" designed by architect James Osborne Craig for client Bernard Hoffman.

Exterior view of house with patio and landscaping

Exterior of house with loggia and lawn

Interior view of library with fireplace and desk

This house on Ramona Lane in Montecito, was designed by Mary McLaughlin Craig.

A small house for Mrs. Chas. F. Jarvis, designed by L.E. Gottfried, possibly in Carmel, Calif.

View from the street of La Linda Vista bungalow court.

This two story stucco house on Las Alturas Road in Santa Barbara was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee.

A two story house with garden and trees

A well manicured lawn and garden surround a single story stucco house

Caption on back: 'A small home on East Haley Street, Santa Barbara. John Oliver, owner and contractor; suggestions from the Community Drafting Room."

View of the Plaza Rubio houses from across the street in the Mission Rose Garden. Caption on back of photo reads: "Rubio Plaza Built by Mrs. J. C. Andrews, Craig arch."

View of exterior of two story stucco house with landscaping

Two story stucco house with small front yard

View of exterior of houses with stucco-covered walls and fences

This was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee, owned by Mrs. B. Smith of the Mission Canyon neighborhood of Santa Barbara.

This house on Middle Road in Montecito was designed by Lutah Maria Riggs.

This house was located on Olive Mill Road in Montecito.

This house on Alameda Padre Serra in Santa Barbara was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee.

This unidentified house on Western Avenue in Santa Barbara was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee.

This house on East Valerio and State Street was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee.

This house won second prize in the House and Garden Competition in 1927. It was remodeled by Soule, Murphy & Hastings and is located near East Islay and Laguna Street in Santa Barbara.

This Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee was located on East Cota Street in Santa Barbara.

This unidentified house was located in the Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara.

This house is listed as Demonstration House Number 7 for the Better Homes Committee. Owners were Dr. and Mrs. Allin Williams for this house on East Padre Street.