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Photographer: Michael Kindig
Taken: August 11, 2007
Caption: Mission San Antonio de Pala
Additional Description: Founded in 1816 by Fr. Antonio Peyri, O.F.M. as an Asistencia (Sub-Mission) to the larger Mission San Luis Rey. This mission was very prosperous. It received more than 1300 Indian converts until the beginning of its decline after secularization by the Mexican government in 1846 and the church buildings fell into disrepair. Partially restored in 1903, the restoration of the original quadrangle was completed in 1959. The mission is the only one of the original California missions still ministering to the Native American people. The chapel and museum wing are original. Extensive restoration of the chapel was made necessary in 1992 because of termite damage which weakened the roof.
Submitted: January 4, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p187892
File Size: 1.126 Megabytes

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