Mission Dolores San Francisco, California

Exterior
Exterior view of the Old Mission from east. Mission Dolores is the oldest building in San Francisco, founded by Spanish missionaries in 1776 (five days before the Declaration of Independence) and built 1788-91 by converted Native Americans. It is from this mission, dedicated to St. Francis, that the city gets its name. Holly Hayes all photos →

This Franciscan church founded in 1776 is the oldest building in San Francisco. Built and decorated by Native American converts, it has an interesting mix of native and Spanish styles.

Location map of Mission Dolores, San Francisco, California. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Mission Dolores, San Francisco, California. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
San Francisco, California
Coordinates
37.7642350° N, 122.4266790° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1776

Article Info

Page Title
Mission Dolores
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023