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What are the major features of Mission San Gabriel?
An active Roman Catholic Church, the mission features a Moorish appearance with capped buttresses and six bells (the oldest cast in 1795) that were rung for daily ceremonies and rituals.
What did San Gabriel do?
The Mission was known for its thriving agriculture industry, which continued even after the Mission was disbanded. It was also known for revolutionary water systems, and a restored portion of the elaborate water delivery system, the Chapman Millrace, sits in Plaza Park just outside the Mission grounds.
Why was the San Gabriel Mission so important?
Far more productive than any other missions in California, San Gabriel provided many of the other missions with the necessities of life from its land. Mission San Gabriel is credited with introducing large scale viticulture to California. Architecturally, San Gabriel is distinct among the California missions.
Who are the people of Mission San Gabriel Arcangel?
The people who lived at Mission San Gabriel Arcángel were collectively known as Gabrieleños by the Hispanic population (Americans later used the term “Gabrielinos”). They were the original people of today’s Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as San Clemente, Santa Catalina and San Nicolás Islands.
What did the Padres write about Mission San Gabriel?
The padres recorded their observations of the life of the native people at the mission and often wrote down what they understood about indigenous customs outside the mission boundaries. For Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Fr. Luis Gil and Fr. José María de Zalvidea sent in their responses on June 28, 1814.
Where was the second location of Mission San Gabriel?
The Tongva village of Shevaanga was located “close to the second location of Mission San Gabriel” after the original site was abandoned due to the flooding. On December 9, 1812 (the “Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin”), a series of massive earthquakes shook Southern California.