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  • San Jose gristmill, a water powered mill used to grind wheat to make bread for the Mission, at the acequia of the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This is the oldest mill in Texas and was restored by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas, to commemorate the centennial of Texas Independence in 1936. The mission was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Monument a la gloire de la colonisation (Monument to the Glory of Colonisation), erected for the Paris Colonial Exhibition at the Bois de Vincennes in 1931, at Porte Doree, Paris, France. This stone relief, depicting French and colonial soldiers, was commissioned in memory of Jean-Baptiste Marchand, 1863-1934, who led a mission from the Congo to the Nile, to expand French territory in Africa by taking it from the British. Along with 250 Senegalese soldiers, he reached Fachoda in Sudan before abandoning the expedition in 1897. Several remnants of the Colonial Exhibition remain in and around the Bois de Vincennes to this day. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Monument a la gloire de la colonisation (Monument to the Glory of Colonisation), erected for the Paris Colonial Exhibition at the Bois de Vincennes in 1931, at Porte Doree, Paris, France. This stone relief, depicting French and colonial soldiers, was commissioned in memory of Jean-Baptiste Marchand, 1863-1934, who led a mission from the Congo to the Nile, to expand French territory in Africa by taking it from the British. Along with 250 Senegalese soldiers, he reached Fachoda in Sudan before abandoning the expedition in 1897. Several remnants of the Colonial Exhibition remain in and around the Bois de Vincennes to this day. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Monument a la gloire de la colonisation (Monument to the Glory of Colonisation), erected for the Paris Colonial Exhibition at the Bois de Vincennes in 1931, at Porte Doree, Paris, France. This stone relief, depicting French and colonial soldiers, was commissioned in memory of Jean-Baptiste Marchand, 1863-1934, who led a mission from the Congo to the Nile, to expand French territory in Africa by taking it from the British. Along with 250 Senegalese soldiers, he reached Fachoda in Sudan before abandoning the expedition in 1897. Several remnants of the Colonial Exhibition remain in and around the Bois de Vincennes to this day. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Monument a la gloire de la colonisation (Monument to the Glory of Colonisation), erected for the Paris Colonial Exhibition at the Bois de Vincennes in 1931, at Porte Doree, Paris, France. This stone relief, depicting French and colonial soldiers, was commissioned in memory of Jean-Baptiste Marchand, 1863-1934, who led a mission from the Congo to the Nile, to expand French territory in Africa by taking it from the British. Along with 250 Senegalese soldiers, he reached Fachoda in Sudan before abandoning the expedition in 1897. Several remnants of the Colonial Exhibition remain in and around the Bois de Vincennes to this day. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lodging for some of the 350 Coahuiltecan Indians at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The room has a fireplace, table and storage and the walls are of painted plaster. The mission was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Crucifixion sculpture, detail, at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Ornate sculpted portal restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The sculptures on the portal are a cross, St Joseph (San Jose) holding the infant Jesus, St Dominic and St Francis, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St Joachim and St Anne holding the infant Mary. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • West facade of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cherub, sculptural detail from the rear door of the church, leading to its adjoining chapel, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cherub with water spout, sculptural detail from a font in the chapel adjoining the church, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Small chapel next to the choir, also the rear entrance to the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Campanario of the Mission San Juan, or Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church established in 1731 with the church, priest’s quarters and granary completed in 1756, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church was restored in 2012 and a lime plaster was added to its exterior. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Campanario of the Mission San Juan, or Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church established in 1731 with the church, priest’s quarters and granary completed in 1756, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church was restored in 2012 and a lime plaster was added to its exterior. It is seen through an opening in the wall of a second uncompleted church building, begun 1772 and abandoned 1786. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Arcade at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel facade with entrance door and bells, at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Entrance door to the chapel, at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel facade with entrance door and bells, at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel facade with entrance door and bells, at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, with well and chapel, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, illuminated at night, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Arches and buttress in the convent courtyard at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Altar of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Balcony at the rear of the 30m long nave in the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the sacristy, or La Ventana de Rosa, 1775, designed by Pedro Huizar and restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey, on the South wall of the church sacristy, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. According to legend, Pedro Huizar constructed this for his beloved Rosa who was lost at sea coming to meet him in the 1770s. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Well, church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fragment of exterior frescoes on the base of the right bell tower of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved wooden entrance door with cross, main entrance to the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The acequia with irrigation systems, diverting water from the river to the farmland, and powering the gristmill, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Our Lady of Guadalupe, on the ornate sculpted portal restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • West facade of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Anne holding the infant Virgin, sculptural detail from the ornate sculpted portal restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Putti and scrolls, and a bird's nest amongst the stonework, sculptural detail from the ornate sculpted portal restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave, 30m long, looking towards the altar and sacristy, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cherub, sculptural detail from the rear door of the church, leading to its adjoining chapel, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave, 30m long, looking towards the altar and sacristy, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Flying buttresses at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • West facade of the church with bell tower and ornate portal, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This facade was restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church dome collapsed in 1874 and was rebuilt in the 1930s. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Statue of Fray Antonio Margil de Jesus, 1657–1726, founder of the mission in 1720, in the grounds of the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave, 30m long, looking towards the altar and sacristy, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA.  The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Well, church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church dome collapsed in 1874 and was rebuilt in the 1930s. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church dome collapsed in 1874 and was rebuilt in the 1930s. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Uncompleted church building begun 1772 and abandoned 1786, and behind, the renovated church of the Mission San Juan, or Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church established in 1731 with the church, priest’s quarters and granary completed in 1756, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church was restored in 2012 and a lime plaster was added to its exterior. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Campanario of the Mission San Juan, or Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church established in 1731 with the church, priest’s quarters and granary completed in 1756, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church was restored in 2012 and a lime plaster was added to its exterior. It is seen through an opening in the wall of a second uncompleted church building, begun 1772 and abandoned 1786. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission San Juan, or Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church established in 1731 with the church, priest’s quarters and granary completed in 1756, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church was restored in 2012 and a lime plaster was added to its exterior. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission San Juan, or Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church established in 1731 with the church, priest’s quarters and granary completed in 1756, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church was restored in 2012 and a lime plaster was added to its exterior. It is seen through an opening in the wall of a second uncompleted church building, begun 1772 and abandoned 1786. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission San Juan, or Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church established in 1731 with the church, priest’s quarters and granary completed in 1756, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church was restored in 2012 and a lime plaster was added to its exterior. It is seen through an opening in the wall of a second uncompleted church building, begun 1772 and abandoned 1786. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Choir of the church at Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Well in the grounds of the Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fresco detail of a sun, painted by artisans supervised by Franciscan friars, c. 1756, in the church at Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church facade with entrance, Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Small chapel with crucifixion sculpture, off the nave, opposite the choir, in the Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave of the church at Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The nave is plain with a barrel vaulted ceiling, simple wooden pews and crucifix sculptures adorning the walls. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Entrance door to the church of the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Statue of the Virgin, crucifixion sculpture and flower arrangement in the chapel at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Altar in the chapel, at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel nave, at the Mission Espada, or Mission San Francisco de la Espada, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1691 and moved here in 1731, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The mission originally included a church, priest's house, blacksmiths, kiln and workrooms, but a fire in 1826 destroyed most of the buildings, leaving only the chapel, granary and 2 compound walls. Still in use is a well preserved section of the acequia or irrigation system, used to bring water to the fields. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapel of the Alamo Mission, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church built in 1744, to spread Christianity and improve education among Native Americans, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Battle of the Alamo took place here in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, when Mexican troops under Santa Anna killed the Texian soldiers occupying the mission. The mission is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Accommodation for the 350 Coahuiltecan Indians at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Small corner tower in the wall of the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Behind is the bell tower of the church, built 1768. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Well, church and convent courtyard arcade at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Joseph (San Jose) holding the infant Jesus, flanked by St Dominic and St Francis, on the ornate sculpted portal restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Interior of the small corner tower in the wall of the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The round holes in the walls were used for cannons and the wooden racks around the ceiling were for storing ammunition. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • West facade of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Flying buttresses support the building on the left, and on the right is the bell tower of the church, built 1768. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Anne holding the infant Virgin, sculptural detail from the ornate sculpted portal restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey, of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • West facade of the church, built 1768, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Long room with model of the site, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission San Juan, or Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church established in 1731 with the church, priest’s quarters and granary completed in 1756, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The church was restored in 2012 and a lime plaster was added to its exterior. The mission is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fresco of cross with vases of flowers, painted by artisans supervised by Franciscan friars, c.  1756, in the church at Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mission Concepcion, or Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church dedicated in 1755, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, 1 of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. This mission was founded by Franciscan friars and moved here from East Texas in 1731. The building consists of a nave, sanctuary, bell towers, convent and granary and was originally covered with frescoes, both inside and out, some of which were restored in 1988 and 2010. The mission is a National Historic Landmark and forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_TEXAS_MC074.jpg
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