The city of Santa Maria was officially incorporated on Sept. 12, 1905, although it was founded in the 1870's.

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Santa Maria men explore an automobile showcase on West Main Street in this photo circa 1910. Those identified in the photo include Jeff Jones (third from left) and Dean Laughlin (standing by car).

The city of Santa Maria was officially incorporated on Sept. 12, 1905, although it was founded in the 1870's. In celebration of Santa Maria's "birthday" we take a look back ...