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Navigation for San Francisco de Asís:
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The exterior of the Mission shows the somewhat unique architecture of this
particular Mission. Note that the bells are inside the Church instead of on
an exterior structure and that there is a balcony along the front. These are
features you don't see at the other missions.
Picture taken 12:50pm 31 Aug 2003
| The front wall is generally blank except for the El Camino Real plaque
and this niche with the statue of Mary. |
Picture taken 12:50pm 31 Aug 2003 |
Signs
There are various commemmorative signs throughout the Mission property. Look
on all the walls and you will find them...
Picture taken 1:40pm 31 Aug 2003 |
Fray Francisco Palou, O.F.M.
C. 1722 - 1789
Founder of this Mission of San Francisdo DE Asis (Dolores)
Distinguished son of Spain; Missionary in the Sierra Gorda, Lower California
and at Carmel, President of Missions in Mexico and California; zealous
missionary; able administrator; resourceful pioneer; chosen companion
and biographer of Junipero Serra.
First Historian of California.
Placed by California Historical Society
October 4, 1938
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Picture taken 1:40pm 31 Aug 2003 |
Misión San Francisco de Asís
(Mission Dolores)
This edifice the construction of which was started in 1788, was dedicated
August 2, 1791.
An adobe structure in use since that time, it is the oldest building
in San Francisco.
Original adobe brick walls and roof tiles are still in place.
Plaque placed by the California State Society Daughters of the American
Revolution Mrs. Evertt E. Jones, State Regent
March 12, 1975
U.S.A. Bicentennial Dedication
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La Misión San Francisco de Asís
Mission Dolores
San Francisco HIstorical Monument Number 1
La paz y bien - Peace and goodness
Founded in 1776 by Fray Francisco Palóu, OFM and built by people
of the Ohline Nation in the Village of Chutchui 1788-1791.
To them we pay honor as the founders and first builders of this community
and church.
This plaque commemorates the 225th anniversary of the establishment of
the Mission and Presidio of San Francisco de Asís.
Dedicated by:
The Native Sons of the Golden West - June 2001
William E. Hargis, Grand President
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Landmarks
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This landmark sign is on the front wall outside the Mission. It marks
the end of the original El Camino Real; however the actual end of the road
sign is at the Mission in Sonoma.
El Camino Real
This plaque is placed on the 250th anniversary of the
birth of California's Apostle, Padre Junipero Serra, OFM, to mark the
northern terminus of El Camino Real as Padre Serra knew it and helped
to blaze it.
1713 - November 24 - 1963
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 784
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission
in cooperation with the Committee for El Camino Real
November 21, 1963
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That concludes the tour of Mission San Francisco de Asís
(Mission Dolores).
Please visit the other missions.
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For a Flash video of this Mission and other resources see The
California Mission Resource Center site.
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