Early photo circa 1880

Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
Founded by Father Junipero Serra in June 3, 1770. Named for Saint Charles Borromeo of Arona, (Bishop of Milan) Italy (Patron saint of Bishops). This mission is the third in the chain of 21 California Spanish Missions. It was the home Mission of Father Junipero Serra and it was there he died peacefully on the 28th of August, 1784. This photo shows a restored Mission around 1884.

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