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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 - 2013. |
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| San Fernando Mission Wells. Access to water was a deciding factor in locating many of the missions. A few miles north east of Mission San Fernando were cienegas, or swamp lands, with natural springs. This availability of water influenced the Franciscan Padres into locating Mission San Fernando Rey de España near these cienegas. The wells are still supplying water to the LA DWP. The wells are on DWP property and access is limited but they can be seen from the gate. The Mission Wells are located at Havana and Bleeker Streets. The wells were declared L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 50 on May 10, 1967. Photo Date: 1-17-04 |
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| About a half mile north of Mission San Fernando is the remnant of the San Fernando Mission Dam. It is easily accessible beside Rinaldi, a major street in the north San Fernando Valley. See map above. The small site is landscaped and includes a marker. San Fernando Mission Dam is located at 14801 Rinaldi Street, Mission Hills. |
 San Fernando Mission Dam remnant. Photo Date: 1-17-04. |
 San Fernando Mission Dam remnant. Photo Date: 11-23-03. |
 This marker at the dam site says... Photo Date: 11-23-03. |
Mission Dam
Rubble masonry water storage dam built by San Fernando Mission Indians in 1808. Water flowed to the Mission via a tiles pipe. Marked by El Camino Real Parlor No. 324 Native Daughters of the Golden West. March 11, 1972 |
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| Note:This is not the official site for any of the places shown in US Mission Trail. US Mission Trail is not responsible for accuracy of the information. Hours of operations, prices, and exhibits are subject to change without notice. |
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