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San Diego Mission, founded in 1769 by Father Junipero Serra, the first in California
FormatPostcard
Description2 pages
LanguageEnglish
City, StateSan Diego, CA
DenominationCatholic Church
SubjectFine Arts
NotesMission of San Diego De Alcala, founded July 16th, 1769 by Father Junipero Serra. The First of the California Missions. The olive trees planted by the Franciscans in that year are still alive and bearing fruit. Main building is over 150 feet long and walls are three feet thick.
CollectionJames R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards
ContributorPrinceton Theological Seminary
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