San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
by Carolyn Derstine
Title
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
Artist
Carolyn Derstine
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A National Historic Landmark, the Spanish Colonial San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church is a well-preserved adobe building in the heart of the community at the center plaza of the Ranchos de Taos Historic District in New Mexico. Completed in 1816, the San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church is a large, sculpted Spanish Colonial church with massive adobe buttresses and two front-facing bell towers. The architecture of the church is an impressive blend of native and Spanish styles. Because of its imposing form and sculpted body, the church has been a favorite subject for artists, including Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keefe. San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church remains active today and continues to serve the Ranchos de Taos community.
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July 2nd, 2022
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