San Miguel Mission. Erected 1797 by the Franciscan Fathers. California
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![The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old building, which appears to be part of the San Miguel Mission. The mission is characterized by its historical architecture with arched windows and doors, stone construction, and red-tiled roofing. It's situated on the side of a road, as indicated by the paved surface in the foreground and marked lanes dividing it from what seems like an unpaved area beside the building.
In front of the buildings are various objects such as barrels or oil drums with handles for pouring liquids, which suggest that this part of the mission could be used for storage or production related to agriculture. The landscape is flat with sparse vegetation typical of a dry climate and there's no visible activity from people in the scene. This monochrome image gives an impression of historical preservation, possibly taken during an era when such missions were significant landmarks.
The photograph appears aged, indicated by its graininess and overall muted tone which adds to its antique feel. It is marked with text at different places: "MENDOZA - KODAK" in the top right corner; a date stamp saying 1928-47K on the bottom left side; and additional information about Dorothea Lange's work, her association with Eastman Kodak Company (also known as 'Ektachrome'), is also visible. The image provides a glimpse into California’s historical architecture, specifically of its mission heritage dating back to [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/253/915/148/020/782/original/5b83f35e23118b86.jpeg "The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old building, which appears to be part of the San Miguel Mission. The mission is characterized by its historical architecture with arched windows and doors, stone construction, and red-tiled roofing. It's situated on the side of a road, as indicated by the paved surface in the foreground and marked lanes dividing it from what seems like an unpaved area beside the building.
In front of the buildings are various objects such as barrels or oil drums with handles for pouring liquids, which suggest that this part of the mission could be used for storage or production related to agriculture. The landscape is flat with sparse vegetation typical of a dry climate and there's no visible activity from people in the scene. This monochrome image gives an impression of historical preservation, possibly taken during an era when such missions were significant landmarks.
The photograph appears aged, indicated by its graininess and overall muted tone which adds to its antique feel. It is marked with text at different places: \"MENDOZA - KODAK\" in the top right corner; a date stamp saying 1928-47K on the bottom left side; and additional information about Dorothea Lange's work, her association with Eastman Kodak Company (also known as 'Ektachrome'), is also visible. The image provides a glimpse into California’s historical architecture, specifically of its mission heritage dating back to [...]")
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