By R.L. Cultrona
Facts About Mission San Francisco de Asis
The California Mission System is known for the 21 missions the Spaniards built in California in the 18th and 19th centuries. All of these Missions still stand today. The Mission
San Francisco de Asis is located in downtown San Francisco and is one of the oldest buildings in the city.
Location
The Mission is located in the San Francisco Mission District at 3321 Sixteenth Street on the corner of 16th and Dolores Streets.
Parish
The church still holds mass there (although the name of the parish is now Mission Dolores) and is open daily for visitors. There is a suggested donation for upkeep of the building and staff.
Founding
Mission San Francisco de Asis was the 6th mission founded in the Mission System in 1776. It was named for St. Francis of Assisi. Where it stands today is the second location, as the first location's weather conditions were deemed too harsh.
Construction
The second building was built by Native Americans living in the area. The building was built so well, escaped destruction in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and still stands today.
Cemetery
The cemetery at the mission is the only cemetery still in the city limits of San Francisco. It is the final resting place of numerous Native Americans and San Francisco pioneers.
Resources
About the Author:
R.L. Cultrona is a San Diego native and a graduate of San Diego State University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in theater, television and film with a minor in communications and political science. She began writing online instructional articles in June 2009.
Photo Credits:
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