View
72
Download
1
Category
Tags:
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
Mission San Francisco de Solano. Ms. Mason April 2009. Mission Facts. 21 st Mission built Founded by Father José Altimira Made from wood and covered with mud, then whitewashed Dedicated in 1824; used for only 3 years Single bell hung from wood frame - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
Mission San Francisco de Solano
Ms. MasonApril 2009
Mission Facts
21st Mission builtFounded by Father José AltimiraMade from wood and covered with mud, then whitewashedDedicated in 1824; used for only 3 yearsSingle bell hung from wood frameBuilt two more times, the latest in 1840 after the Franciscans left
GeographyMost northern missionLocated in Sonoma Valley11 miles from the bayCurrent church is replica of the 1840’s missionNot as many earthquakes as other mission areas
Petaluma
Mission Life
Not as properous as other missions10,000 acres to grow grapes, fruit, grain and raise livestockNative Americans abused
Mission Today
Suffered during Mexican-American War and when California became a stateMission buildings sold in 1881Sonoma State History Park
If I Were In Charge
Probably built one in Petaluma which had more water access
Recommended