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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
Church
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Mission Main Page |
 Grounds |
 Church |
 Other Buildings |
 Exhibits |
 Archeological Excavation |
 Garden |
 Mission Dam |
 Surrounding Area |
 Original Site Presidio Hill |
 Front. Fifth church. 1-11-04. |
 Church. 1-11-04. |
| The church is 150 feet long, 35 feet wide, and 29 feet high. The width was kept narrow because of the height of available trees. The high windows provided protection and reduced weight. Oiled skins were used over the windows because glass was difficult to make. After secularization, the Mormon Battalion of the U.S. Cavalry added a second floor to the church to be used as barracks with the lower level as a stable. The Army of the Pacific used the Mission from 1851 to 1858 and it remained as Army Headquarters until 1862 when President Lincoln returned the Missions to the Catholic church. In 1931 the church was restored to the specifications and appearance of 1813. Adobe bricks in the baptistry, Wooden headers over the doors, and the dark floor tiles are original. |
 Church and Bell Tower. 1-11-04. |
 Church. Photo date: 5-8-05. |
 Church. Photo date: 5-8-05. |
 Church. Photo date: 5-8-05. |
 Church front. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
 Church front. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
 Altar. 11-10-02. |
 Church interior door. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
 Church side entrance. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
Bell Tower. 1-11-04.
 Bell Tower. 1-11-04. |
 Bell Tower. 1-11-04. |
 Bell tower. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
 Bell tower. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
 Bell tower. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
 Bell tower. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
 Bell tower. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
 Bell tower. Photo date: 5-14-06. |
| The statues in the niches along the corridor are of the saints for whom the nine Missions founded by Padre Serra were named, in order of each Mission's founding. |
| The doors are replicas made of redwood with carvings based on the original design. The emblem over the doors is the papal insignia signifying Mission San Diego as minor basilica, an honor bestowed by Pope Paul VI in 1976. |
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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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| California 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 buy art by myself at www.klimages.com. |
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| 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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