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Santa Barbara Quake Spurs Citywide Rebuilding Plan
Santa Barbara faced extensive earthquake damage with reports of collapsed walls and fragile structures. Financiers led by William G McAdoo pledged funds and a $2.5 million revolving reconstruction plan was adopted by the chamber of commerce while a $10,500 emergency fund was raised.
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New California
State Street
H. H. Cotton
Hellman Bank
William G. McAdoo
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Hellman Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Gibraltar Dam
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William Gibbs McAdoo