San Juan Mission
by Ben Prepelka
Title
San Juan Mission
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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The history of Mission San Juan Capistrano began in 1716 when Mission San Jose de los Nazonis was established to serve the Nazonis Indians in modern day Texas. Proving unsuccessful, the mission was moved in 1731 and reestablished on the east bank of the San Antonio River. Renamed San Juan Capistrano, the mission continued to stuggle with adversity. Epidemics of smallpox, measles, and other European diseases swept through the mission, creating suffering and even death. Despite a number of hardships and its fickle residents, the mission persevered and by 1762 there were 203 Indians residing at the mission.
Today the San Juan Mission, an active parish, and its working farm offers visitors a glimpse of the native's way of life during the late 18th century. Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of a cluster of Spanish missions along the World Heritage Trail. The Mission Hike and Bike Trail connects all five mission complexes in the San Antonio area.
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September 2nd, 2021
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Comments (20)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations. This lovely architectural photo has been featured on the home page of The 200 Club, a rising star photography group. Please archive this beauty in all applicable group discussion threads so we can still enjoy it after it graduates!lf
Jurgen Lorenzen
Wonderful architectural image, Ben, congratulations on your win in the BELL TOWERS contest!
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS! This AMAZING image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SHOWCASING THE SOUTH” L. Thank you for participating in the group. Please add the photo to the 2021 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” Thank you for participating in the group.
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