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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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| Entering the site from State Highway 79. | |
 The driveway. |
 More recent Church in the background. |
 The main site, church at center. Photo date: 1-24-04. |
 Looking back toward the highway. |
 If you should ever find some mission bells without clappers in your attic, please contact the mission. Photo date: 1-24-04. As the sign says... |
Angel of the Lost Bells An original carving by Steven Berardi inspired by the search for the lost bells of the mission of Santa Ysabel. The Padre and the Indians brought two bells 150 years ago for six burro load of barley. The oldest bells in California made in 1723 and 1767. In 1926 the bells mysteriously disappeared. The Mission has not given up hope that the bells will be returned. The day after the bells disappeared Jose Maria Osuna found the clappers. They were returned in 1959 and are now kept in the Indian Museum. |
 Angel of the Lost Bells. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
 Angel of the Lost Bells. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
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| Angel of the Lost Bells. Photo date: June 23, 2007. | |
 Angel of the Lost Bells. Photo date: June 24, 2007. |
 Grotto of Our Lady. Photo date: 1-24-04. |
 Grotto of Our Lady. Photo date: 1-24-04. |
 Grotto of Our Lady. Photo date: June 23, 2007. |
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 El Camino Real bell. |
 Interesting piece of tree art. |
 Cactus flower. |
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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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