WHEELS . . . EQ25 Launches New Website Commemorating Santa Barbara Earthquake’s 100th Anniversary
EQ25 is a volunteer organization created to commemorate events and activities of the 100thanniversary of the Santa Barbara earthquake. Californian Hotel 1925 Quake The EQ25 Alliance has launched a new website, EQ25.org, designed to be a dynamic website, updated regularly with resources, news and opportunities related to the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the historic event. June 29, 2025, will mark 100 years since the great Santa Barbara earthquake of 1925. Recently, members of various community organizations in Santa Barabara came together and formed the EQ25 Alliance, a community wide effort to promote the commemoration of this epic event in Santa Barbara’s history. The new EQ25.org website is an important step towards the EQ25 Alliance’s goal of promoting informative and entertaining programs, events, exhibitions, and community gatherings. EQ25.org serves as a clearinghouse for information about events related to the centennial of the earthquake and will be updated regularly. In addition, EQ25.org includes a collection of historic photographs and resources for those interested in the history of the earthquake and its aftermath. EQ25.org also includes a Mission Statement and list of Participants in the EQ25 Alliance, as well as contact information. A separate page acknowledges to contributions of local sponsors. The 1925 earthquake and its aftermath transformed Santa Barbara. After the 1925 earthquake, Santa Barbarans rolled up their sleeves and rebuilt this City in ways that endowed it with a unique urban and architectural character. The civic effort involved in rebuilding Santa Barbara is inspirational and merits celebration. The EQ25.org website is designed to support this community wide effort. The EQ25 Alliance was created to promote informative and entertaining programs, events, exhibitions, and community gatherings. The EQ25 Alliance believes that a greater understanding of the history of Santa Barbara is an effective way to increase awareness of present conditions and opportunities and to prepare for future challenges. A coordinating committee formed several months ago to create the EQ25.org site and will be working to create special events and communicate the upcoming plans to remember and celebrate the history surrounding this shattering community event as well as the outstanding changes that happened following this disaster. EQ25.org Committee Formed 2024
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