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Mission San Francisco de Asís Facts

Location: 3321 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Date founded: June 26, 1776

Patron saint: St. Francis of Assisi.

Founder: Fr. Junípero Serra.

Native peoples: Ohlone, Coast Miwok, Southern Pomo, Wappo, perhaps Wintun, Maidu, Miwok,Yokuts.

Goods produced: Wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas.

Features: Adobe church, whitewashed, with two rows of four imitation columns on the façade. Sits adjacent to the much larger parish church.

Current status: Roman Catholic Parish.

Historical landmark number: California Historical Landmark no. 327

Interesting facts: The mission survived the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906 practically unscathed. The church ceiling is covered with chevron designs painted by native artists.

Important events:

  • December 1791: the fourth and final church building was completed.
  • 1805: Measles epidemic kills hundreds of Ohlone Indians.
  • 1826: English navy Captain Fredrick William Beechey and crew visit the mission as part of a polar expedition.
  • 1858: Mission property restored to the Catholic Church by President James Buchanan.

Daily life: Daily life at Mission San Francisco de Asís was very similar to life at other missions. You can learn more about daily life at the missions here.

Website: www.missiondolores.org

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