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Early photo circa 1880

San Francisco de Asis - Dolores Mission


Founded by Fray Francisco Palou in June 29, 1776. Nick Named "Dolores". Named for saint of birds, animals, conservationists and ecologists. This mission is the oldest structure in San Francisco in the heart of San Francisco. The mission survived the great San Francisco earthquake and fire. Now called Dolores the mission serves the community today as it did in the past.

 

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