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Image: Exhibitors Herald, August 1, 1925
Shake, Rattle, and Roll!
Dateline: June 29, 1925
The earth moved, and Santa Barbara was never the same.
Ninety-nine years ago today, a powerful earthquake hit our city in the early morning hours.
Buildings tumbled to the ground, a dam burst, and the ocean shuddered.
A year from now, there will be ceremonies, activities, and – of course! – books to mark the quake's centennial.
I'll keep you posted in the months to come.