History:
San José was the most successful of the San Antonio chain of missions. Its buildings were all more elaborate and permanent than the others; its indigenous population was larger; and its farm and ranch production was greater. The compound formed a perfect square of 220 varas (611 feet) on each side.
About this Image:
1) An aerial view of Mission San José, showing the granary (far left), church and cloister (center), and u–shaped Franciscan friary (far right).
2) A schematic drawing detailing the layout of the mission. Photo taken by F.J. Schmidt.
2) A schematic drawing detailing the layout of the mission. Photo taken by F.J. Schmidt.
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Credit:
Courtesy of the San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation.
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c. 1931
2) N.d.
c. 1931
2) N.d.