Santa Barbara California Flooding Disaster 1914 Real Photo Postcard

The postcard captures the aftermath of a significant natural disaster, likely a severe flood or mudslide, given the extensive debris, mud, and standing water covering what appears to be a commercial street. The presence of early automobiles and the fashion of the individuals suggest the image dates to the early 20th century, likely the 1910s or 1920s. A legible sign on a building, possibly Wells Fargo & Co Express, indicates a developed, though visibly impacted, community.