San Francisco de Asis Bell Towers Domes sketch

by Debby Pueschel

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San Francisco de Asis Bell Towers Domes sketch

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Debby Pueschel

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Photograph - Photograph, Mixed Media

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Although the first mass was held on June 29, 1776, the "Official" founding date is set as October 9, 1776.The mission’s iconic church is the oldest intact building in San Francisco. Popularly called Mission Dolores, the chapel contains some of the most sophisticated religious art in the mission chain. The cemetery is a well-landscaped oasis in the middle of a busy city.
The old mission chapel is part of the Basilica Parish of Mission Dolores. The basilica, which towers over the original mission, was dedicated in 1918. Basilica status was granted in 1952.
The Native Americans in the area were Ohlone. Indians from other groups were recruited or taken into the mission, including members of the Bay Miwok, Coast Miwok, and Patwin tribes. The mission was founded at the village of Chutcui.
Over the years 1782-1832, Mission Dolores harvested 87,000 bushels of grain and produce placing the mission in the lower third of mission producers. Wheat, barley, corn, beans, and peas were the primary crops.
In 1918 all the mission buildings except the historic chapel were demolished and a large Gothic-Revival style church constructed. The mission chapel was restored in 1917 and received a complete restoration and retrofit in 1990 and 1994.

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October 22nd, 2021

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