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SAN BORJA MISSION PHOTOS (please add yours)
The Spanish mission of San Francisco de Borja Adac was founded in 1762 and was in operation for 56 years. The Jesuits and Franciscans constructed
adobe buildings during their time on the peninsula and the Dominicans built the stone church and attached rooms that remain today as the furthest
north stone mission. Mission construction ended in 1801, and only the bell tower was not built before the project halted.
Over time, the roof and some walls had failed, but have since been recently fixed. The only full time family living at San Borja, headed by Jose
Gerardo, can guide you around the mission grounds or extended hikes to petroglyph sites, the mission road 'El Camino Real' and more. Jose has been
working on the restoration of the mission, himself.
1941 Max Miller Photo:
1952 Howard Gulick Photos:
Jack Swords 2000 Photos:
2009 David K Photos:
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
The Jesuits and Franciscans constructed adobe buildings during their time on the peninsula and the Dominicans built the stone church and attached
rooms that remain today as the furthest north stone mission. |
The Jesuits, Franciscans and Dominicans did the building? Actually, I think they did the designing and supervising and most of the construction labor
was indigenous peoples. The Mission theocracy was so over-bearing, the laborers were virtually slaves. But some of the buildings are quite pretty
and impressive, just remember the laborers were slaves, or if nottrue slaves, were virtually equivalent to slaves under a brow-beating theocracy that
imposed western values to squash indigenous practices and culture.
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mtgoat666, Thanks. Always pointing out the negative side. As if everyone isn't aware of that already. The obvious?
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David K
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That's like saying the Sears tower wasn't built by Mr. Sears... duh!
The native converts were the labor force and the mission was for them (to save their souls, etc.) as well as to establish the center of a town. San
Borja was home to 3,000 at one time.
This is a photo thread, so Mr. Goat, your San Borja (or Adac, the native name) photos please...
[Edited on 4-27-2012 by David K]
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I don't have a ton, since I've only been there once, but here are mine--
The road in from the north
And, if you ever need to contact Jenaro for a guide...
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David K
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Thank you Lisa... Those are great!!
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Good viewing, hope to get there this year-will send photos!
bacquito
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That fence must be an impediment to photography. Leaving you with nothing but closeups.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
That fence must be an impediment to photography. Leaving you with nothing but closeups. |
I agree, and it is a shame----progress, I suppose. When I first went there in about 1976 there was no fence, nor any protection, and no "guides" or
"staff". It was a surreal place to me, enchanting, and exciting all at the same time. But, too many people came to "see" and things started
"happening" and the fence is probably necessary now. I suspect it is still a wonderful place to visit, and gaze, and think about the old ways, etc.
Wonderful photos--------love them all.
Barry
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Picture 1
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[Edited on 4-28-2012 by wornout]
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Picture 2
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Picture 3
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What on earth?....
You must have the world's smallest camera.
Sorry. You'll get used to me.
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David K
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Wornout, can I help? I would love to see your photos maybe a bit bigger... They are at 200 pixels wide now. Lisa's (the photos above yours) are at the
max. requested of 800 pixels wide.
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"Going to church" gains a new meaning! Thanks for the photos, David K!
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approaching San Borja
scallop shell architectural treatment
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I really like this one Ken. The handling of light gives a real ethereal quality which sets the mood. But I'm really impressed with the color rendition
of the stone. I didn't think a nikon was capable of such subtlety in colors. A very nice interpretation.
I also like how you cropped the top rather than the bottom to preserve the arches. Most wouldn't have done that.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
That fence must be an impediment to photography. Leaving you with nothing but closeups. |
Yes ---- This is closest we could come to getting the entire front of the building with no fence the last time we were there.
And it is not what we had in mind, but that would have involved removing the fence.
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That's a great angle, Diana! It may not have been what you had in mind, but it is beautiful!
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I love the shadows you captured, Diane, around the portals. Perfect time of day.
Excellent shot, especially considering the fence.
Barry
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