National Register of Historic Places

Steedman Estate

Steedman Estate is a historic place in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000002.

Montecito, Santa Barbara County, CaliforniaListed January 29, 1987NRIS #87000002★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Steedman Estate?

Casa del Herrero is a historic house museum and botanical garden located in Montecito near Santa Barbara, California. It was designed by George Washington Smith, and is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in the United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and was designated as a National Historic Landmark on January 16, 2009. As of 2026, the entire 11-acre (4.5 ha) site is owned and operated as a historic house museum and botanical garden by the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Casa del Herrero. The Casa del Herrero organization's mission is to restore and preserve the house and grounds for the benefit of the visiting public.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Steedman Estate
City
Montecito
County
Santa Barbara County
Listed on the National Register
January 29, 1987
NRIS reference number
87000002
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.43542, -119.63629
When was Steedman Estate listed on the National Register?

Steedman Estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1987.

Where is Steedman Estate located?

Steedman Estate is located in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California at approximately 34.43542, -119.63629. See the map above.

Is Steedman Estate a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Steedman Estate is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.