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This site is owned, designed, and operated by Kenneth A. Larson who has over a quarter 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 - 2013. |
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Founded 1610
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Personal ObservationsAfter visiting all of the Spanish Missions in California and half of the Spanish Missions in Arizona, Florida, Louisiana,, and Texas, this was my first New Mexico Mission. I spent the day in Old Santa Fe and saw several other historic churches, historic sites, and museums. It is a very short walk from the state capitol. |
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San Miguel Mission Chapel is believed to be the oldest, still active, church in United States, although other disagree. It was built in 1610 and rebuilt twice, mid 17th Century and in 1710 after Pueblo Revolt. It was built early in the 17th century by Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico. The first church was built about the same time that the pueblo of Santa Fe was founded in 1610. Built for the Tlaxcalans. the church was built before other buildings in the Mission. The first church was smaller and simmpler than those that replaced it. In 1640, due to conflicts, the Mission was partly or totally dismantled. The church was rebuilt but destroyed again in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. It was rebuilt again in 1710. The bell tower was added in the 1830s. In 1881, the neglected ands detariorating building was sold to the Christian Brothers and restored. In 1955, the European styled additions made by he Brothers, were removed. Five foot thick adobe walls support a roof of heavy wood tembers. The volume is about 24 feet wide, 70 feet long, and 25 feet high. Of note is the wooden reredos, screen behind the altar, which includes a wooden statue of Saint Michael, which dates to at least 1709. |
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Address: 401 Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 983-3974 |
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 The wooden reredos is often notated. |
 The copper bell once resided in the bell tower. |
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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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Support this Web Site I hope that you find this web site helpful. It started because of my love for the California Missions and interest in History and a desire to share my photographs and tales of my adventures. I don't allow paid advertising. This web site is for your benefit and enjoyment and I make no profit on it. For twenty years it has been supported primarily from my regular paycheck as a Set Designer. A non-tax deductable donation helps cover the cost of operating this web site and may be made to Kesign Design Consulting through PayPal. | ||
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