El Presidio Property
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Site of El Presidio Property – Presidio Avenue, the short passage that exits off East De la Guerra Street, divides El Presidio Property. “El Presidio,” the 1946 to 1960 commercial development across from El Paseo. Wilhelm, or William, Zimdin, an international financier, entrepreneur, and industrialist extraordinaire, who immigrated to the United States in 1939, spared no expense in the development of ”El Presidio.” He worked closely with his business partner and personal secretary, Dezso, or Dennis Geoffrey Karzag, and local architect Joseph J. Plunkett. The trio visualized a Master Plan in two sections separated by Presidio Avenue: an open air dining terrace, wedding chapel, and office spaces facing Anacapa Street; and a courtyard, or Plaza, surrounded by boutiques on the northerly side of Presidio Avenue.— from La Campana, Winter 2016
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Story of the Other "El Presidio" Part II: The Art, 2016 Summer
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Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
The local history articles contained in the La Campana History Papers include original research in the fields of history, archaeology, and historic preservation centered on the Santa Barbara Presidio Neighborhood.
Not included in this index are articles related to SBTHP programming and events.
Dates:
Publication: 2016 Summer