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This site is owned, designed, and operated by Kenneth A. Larson who has over a quarter century of experience in design and construction of scenery for the Entertainment Industry and Theme Parks using Computer Aided and Traditional approaches to Design. Ken also has experience in other areas of Design.
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Select photographs of my many visits to The Missions of the United States South and Southwest built by Spain and Mexico between 1565 and 1823. All photographs taken by Kenneth A. Larson. All rights reserved. © 2008 - 2013. |
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Presidio Hill |
| Mission San Diego began on Presidio Hill near modern day Old Town. The Serra Museum site aside the original Presidio location and interprets the site. |
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| The cross is about the center of the site. Photo date: 5-8-05. | |
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| Cross at the location of the first mission. Photo Date: 1-11-04. | |
 Cross at the location of the first mission. Photo Date: 1-11-04. |
 Presidio Hill. |
 Presidio Hill. |
 Statue to the Indians who helped build the mission. Photo date: 5-8-05. |
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| Statue to commemorate the Indians who helped build the missions. Photo Date: 1-11-04. | |
 Photo date: 5-14-06. |
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| Today a garden wall follows the approximate location of the original wall. | |
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| Today a garden wall follows the approximate location of the original wall. | |
 Plaque. |
 Former Presidio site. |
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| Today cactus gardens beautify the site. | |
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| Today cactus gardens beautify the site. | |
 Serra Museum in the distance. |
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| The Serra Museum contains exhibits on the Mission and Presidio as well as art. | |
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Presidio Hill |
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| Note:This is not the official site for any of the places shown in US Mission Trail. US Mission Trail is not responsible for accuracy of the information. Hours of operations, prices, and exhibits are subject to change without notice. |
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Support this Web Site I hope that you find this web site helpful. It started because of my love for the California Missions and interest in History and a desire to share my photographs and tales of my adventures. I don't allow paid advertising. This web site is for your benefit and enjoyment and I make no profit on it. For twenty years it has been supported primarily from my regular paycheck as a Set Designer. A non-tax deductable donation helps cover the cost of operating this web site and may be made to Kesign Design Consulting through PayPal. | ||
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