San Francisco de Asis Mission Church
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Alternative Title
Ranchos de Taos Mission Church
Date
1772-1816Description
Overall view of left side of building showing ends of roof beams; It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970 (and National Register). It is also designated as a World Heritage church. Construction on the church began around 1772 and was completed in 1815 by Franciscan Fathers as a mission church. It is located a few miles south of Taos Pueblo and has inspired numerous depictions by Georgia O'Keeffe,Ansel Adams and Paul Strand. Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page (accessed 4/25/2011)
Type of Work
churchSubject
architecture, saints, Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226, Franciscans, missionaries, attached bell towers, adobe construction, Eighteenth century, Nineteenth century, Spanish Colonial
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