The Old Missions offers a unique glimpse into the historic missions of Southern California through a collection of evocative photographs and descriptive text. Dating back to 1888, this volume captures the architectural beauty and historical significance of these iconic landmarks. The photographs provide a visual record of the missions during a pivotal era, showcasing their enduring presence in the landscape. The accompanying text details the history, construction, and cultural context of each mission, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their importance. This book is an invaluable resource for historians, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of Southern California. Explore the legacy of the missions and their profound impact on the region's history and culture through this captivating collection of images and stories. A timeless tribute to the enduring legacy of the California missions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.