mission churches
- Chapel of San Miguel Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Mission Dolores
San Francisco, California
1776
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.
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Alamo
Alamo, Texas
1724
Dating from 1724, this historic mission church is best known as the site of the Battle of the Alamo during the 1836 Texan War for Independence.
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Mission San Diego de Alcalá
San Diego, California
Completed in 1813, this church served the mission founded by Fray Junipero Serra in 1769. It was also used as an Indian school and boys' home.