a living past, a richer future for Santa Paula

These are our current and continuing preservation efforts in Santa Paula. Ensuring that these cultural resources are kept available for future Californians is our most urgent priority. Learn more about these irreplaceable treasures from Santa Paula’s past.

The clunie House

Santa Paula Conservancy is actively seeking City of Santa Paula Landmark status for the home of California plein-air painter Robert Clunie at 40 Palm Court. The building remains a private home and retains its original historic character. This property, however, is threatened by plans for future demolition by Santa Paula Unified School District. The loss of the Clunie House would permanently erase the memory of a native Santa Paula champion of the arts in California and around the world. Learn more about Robert Clunie.

The Hardison Farmstead

The historic Santa Paula home of Wallace Libbey Hardison, co-founder of Limoneira and Union Oil. Santa Paula Conservancy continues to work in partnership for the preservation of this future landmark.

Ebell Park

A National Register listed landmark and gift of the McKevett family to the people of Santa Paula. SPC worked with Santa Paula’s Design Assistance Committee to ensure that the maintenance of the park is not detrimental to the historic character of this treasured urban park.