By Gigi
February,
2004
By Gigi
February,
2004
The Mission that I studied is in the town
of San Louis Obispo. It was the fifth Mission founded. It is half
way between the North and South ends of the Mission chain, in a
valley surrounded by mountains, several miles from the Pacific Ocean.
The Mission got its name from St. Louis, who was a Franciscan. The
founder was Father Junipero Serra.
The style of my Mission is very simple, noted for the combination of belfry and vestibule. Porches around the courtyard have round pillars with square openings, unlike the arches of other Missions.
In 1773 a group of Spanish immigrants, including four families, arrived. In 1776 Indians and Spaniards were shooting bow and arrows at the building and the arrows were on fire. They burned the roof and destroyed many other buildings. In 1798 a water powered grist mill was built. In 1805 the second water-powered mill was added.
Today the Mission is a Catholic church and many people use it. Sometimes it is used for Wedding ceremonies.
I think one of the most interesting things about the Mission is how it is used for Wedding receptions. The receptions take place in the beautiful gardens.