Exterior view of the lake at the Samarkand Persian Hotel in Santa Barbara, ca.1920

Photograph of an exterior view of the lake at the Samarkand Persian Hotel in Santa Barbara, ca.1920. A circular lake is visible at center surrounded by a covered walkway. A rectangular lily pond can be seen in front of the lake, while paved sidewalks are visible surrounding the pond and continuing to the left. Potted plants and grass lawns also surround the pond. Buildings with archways can be seen at left and right, while mountains are visible in the background