Suddenly, you hear a sound like thunder.
Buildings blow out puffs of gray smoke as cement and mortar give way.
You're knocked down to your knees and can't see anything for all the dust and smoke around you. The earthquake enabled the city to establish an architectural review board. All new buildings were designed in the Spanish style, creating the Santa Barbara we see today. Back to Planning Ahead Back to Great Shakes I can't see the movie To replay, click on the play button on the bottom left of the movie screen. This Old House and the This Old House window and This Old House Online are trademarks of WGBH Educational Foundation.