Post #268773 by stuff-o-rama on Sun, Nov 26, 2006 12:33 PM

I've always wondered about this wall on the front of Sears... the entire mall has a Spanish theme, yet out of the blue there is this great tile wall just to the right of the building.

I was there at dusk, sorry for the glare

Here's a close up of the wall

and close up of the tiles

I know that Sears was one of the original stores when the mall was built, I had this theory that maybe there was a restaurant in this location that Sears eventually took over. My stepmother squashed this theory, as she grew up in the area and said Sears had always had that spot. However, she could not remember if that was the original design of the exterior as the mall has gone through a few remodels since 1967. I'm wondering if the original plans had a full blown Hawaiian theme and all that remains is that wall. Do any Santa Barbara residents know if this Sears has always looked like this? I've researched this to my full ability and have found nothing. It's driven me nuts for years! Maybe I'm just wishing for more...