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This site is owned, designed, and operated by Kenneth A. Larson who has over a third century of experience in design and construction of scenery for the Entertainment Industry and Theme Parks using Computer Aided and Traditional approaches to Design. Ken also has experience in other areas of Design.
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Select photographs of my many visits to The Missions of the United States South and Southwest built by Spain and Mexico between 1565 and 1823. All photographs taken by Kenneth A. Larson. All rights reserved. © 2008 - 2012. This web site contains no paid advertising. Donations help. |
#1, San Diego de Alcala
Photography Gallery
Original Site - Presidio Hill
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Mission Main Page |
 Grounds |
 Church |
 Other Buildings |
 Exhibits |
 Archeological Excavation |
 Garden |
 Mission Dam |
 Surrounding Area |
 Original Site Presidio Hill |
| Mission San Diego began on Presidio Hill near modern day Old Town. The Serra Museum site aside the original Presidio location and interprets the site. |
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| The cross is about the center of the site. Photo date: 5-8-05. | |
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| Cross at the location of the first mission. Photo Date: 1-11-04. | |
 Cross at the location of the first mission. Photo Date: 1-11-04. |
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| Photo date: 5-8-05. |
 Statue to the Indians who helped build the mission. |
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| Statue to commemorate the Indians who helped build the missions. Photo Date: 1-11-04. | |
Photo date: 5-14-06.
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| Today a garden wall follows the approximate location of the original wall. | |
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| Today a garden wall follows the approximate location of the original wall. | |
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| Today cactus gardens beautify the site. | |
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| Today cactus gardens beautify the site. | |
 Serra Museum in the distance. |
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| The Serra Museum contains exhibits on the Mission and Presidio as well as art. | |
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Mission Main Page |
Grounds |
Church |
Other Buildings |
Exhibits |
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Archeological Excavation |
Garden |
Mission Dam |
Surrounding Area |
Original Site Presidio Hill |
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| CA Main Page | By Founding Date | Next Mission |
| CA Main Page | South to North | Next Mission |
| Home Page/Map |
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This web site started because of my love for the Spanish Missions in the United States. This web site is for your benefit and I make no profit on it. I don't allow paid advertising. This site is supported primarily from my regular paycheck as a Set Designer and there haven' been many this year. I sell art at www.klimages.com. A non-tax deductable donation to help cover the cost of operating this web site may be made to Kesign Design Consulting through PayPal ... 
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| Or buy Gold Canyon Products from my wife at www.valleygirlcandles.com or art by myself at www.klimages.com. |
| This site began as a light hearted alternative to my commercial design portfolio site. This site's only purpose is for your enjoyment. If you are in the need of a designer, please check my commercial site www.kesigndesign.com. |
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| Note: This is not the official site for any of the places shown in Places Earth. Places Earth is not responsible for accuracy of the information. Hours of operations, prices, exhibits, and sometimes locations are subject to change without notice. |
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This web site started because of my love for Architecture and interest in History. This web site is for your benefit and I make no profit on it. I don't allow paid advertising. This site is supported primarily from my regular paycheck as a Set Designer and there haven' been many this year. I sell art at www.klimages.com. A non-tax deductable donation to help cover the cost of operating this web site may be made to Kesign Design Consulting through PayPal ... | ||
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Or donations can be mailed to the address on the contact page. | ||
| Or buy art by myself at www.klimages.com. |
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This site maintained by Kenneth A. Larson. Copyright © 2004 - 2012, Kenneth A. Larson. All Rights Reserved. Website content including photographic and graphic images may not be redistributed for use on another website. |
| This site is a non-commercial alternative to my commercial design portfolio site. This site's only purpose is for your enjoyment. There is no advertising and I make no profit. If you are in the need of a designer, please check my commercial site www.kesigndesign.com. |
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This page last updated: Wednesday, 11-Jan-2012 17:53:12 EST
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