The cemetery of Mission Dolores contains remnants of mission history, including a statue of Father Serra. The mission was plagued by disease and high mortality rates among the Indian population. In fact, by , more than 5, Indians had died at the mission. Some blame the high death rate on the inclement weather of the San Francisco Bay, and on European diseases, such as smallpox and measles, for which the Indians had no immunity.
Concerned fathers discussed moving the mission across the San Francisco Bay to the north, to provide a healthier environment for the Indians. However, the relocation never took place.
Turn right onto Van Ness. The small chapel feet long by 22 feet wide was dedicated on August 2, It has survived earthquakes, fires, and other calamities. A drawing of Mission Dolores made by Edward Vischer in shows how the mission looked in the mission era. The artist depicts a bull fight taking place at the mission during one of the many feast days that were celebrated.
In all the mission buildings except the historic chapel were demolished and a large Gothic-Revival style church constructed.
The mission chapel was restored in and received a complete restoration and retrofit in and The three original bells hang on rawhide thongs above the entranceway, in a narrow niche. The bells are still in use. The richly gilded baroque altar and reredos in the sanctuary of the church are stunning.
The art is among the most sophisticated in the mission chain. The hospital Asistencia of San Rafael, which subsequently became a full mission, was established 15 miles north of Mission Dolores in Hundreds of neophytes transferred there to regain their health.
While not too much remains of the original complex just the church and part of the original cemetery , the old mission chapel is the oldest intact building in San Francisco. It has been carefully preserved. There was a complete restoration and retrofit in and Because of this mission's location and appeal, San Francisco de Asis has been extensively illustrated by expedition artists and the prominent painters of the 19th century.
The Historical Image Gallery presents fourteen of the most important paintings, drawings, and lithographs of this historic mission and several events that took place in its early history. The Contemporary Image Gallery contains more recent photographs taken by several different photographers from around the Church gardens and the Church interior. The current mission chapel, dedicated in , has survived earthquakes, fires, and other calamities.
It is the oldest intact building in San Francisco. There are quite a few architectural drawings of this historic structure. The mission complex extended over several acres during the mission era and there were additional buildings to the right of the church.
Pay attention to the date of each of the drawings. General Information Founded:. October 9, - The 6th California Mission. Also Called:. Current Status:. Visitor Information Key Facts Address. The mission is located at the intersection of 16th and Dolores Streets. The 22 Fillmore electric bus stops at the front door. Website s. Fees, Hours, Tours and Church Services. Due to Covid restrictions, it is best to check for current information. Weddings and Other Special Services. They were treated poorly by the padres.
The padres were very strict and only fed the Indians dry grain. Many of the Indians ran away from the mission until new padres were sent to the mission. The Spanish brought great sickness and disease to the mission Indians. After 10 years, only a few Indians remained at the mission. Disease was so great that there are over 5, Indians buried in the mission cemetery. Many of the Indians went to Mission San Rafael to live in the better weather. There were around 6, Indians baptized, 2, married and over 5, buried at the Mission San Francisco de Asis.
The economy of the missions were similar to each other in that they planted crops of wheat and corn. They also planted vineyards, and raised cattle and sheep. The agriculture was needed not only to maintain the mission community and the nearby Indians, but was used for trade and served to visitors to the mission.
Mission San Francisco struggled its whole life to support itself. The mission had a very hard time growing crops and raising herds. Most of the food came from lands that the mission owned 19 miles south of the mission. Life was so hard at this mission, that there was much discussion between the leaders on whether or not to close this mission. Mission Growth. Native Peoples.
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