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What is San Fernando Rey de Espana used for today?
The mission was secularized in 1834 and returned to the Catholic Church in 1861; it became a working church in 1920. Today the mission grounds function as a museum; the church is a chapel of ease of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Who built San Fernando Mission?
Father Fermin Lasuen
7. What can you tell me about the history of the San Fernando Mission? The Mission San Fernando Rey de España was founded on September 8, 1797, by Father Fermin Lasuen, a Basque priest who was following in the footsteps of the pioneering Franciscan missionary, Father Junípero Serra.
When was San Fernando destroyed?
February 9, 1971
1971 San Fernando earthquake
| The San Gabriel Mountains with the Veterans Hospital complex in center (above) and selected cities with reported felt intensity in the United States (below) | |
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| Bishop Merced Moss Landing Las Vegas Parkfield Santa Barbara Barstow Palo Verde San Diego | |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 9, 1971 |
Who was the founder of San Fernando Rey?
Mission San Fernando Rey de España, founded by Father La Suen on September 8, 1797, closed the gap between San Buenaventura on the coast and San Gabriel in the interior.
What kind of animals did Mission San Fernando have?
The Mission raised cattle and sheep. Mission San Fernando owned 13,000 cattle, 8,000 sheep, and 2,300 horses. Mission San Fernando did not trade any animals. Mission San Fernando was interested in hides and tallow. The mission also had blacksmith fashioned iron tools.
What did the mission of San Fernando produce?
Mission San Fernando did not trade any animals. Mission San Fernando was interested in hides and tallow. The mission also had blacksmith fashioned iron tools. Mission San Fernando produced cloth, bricks, tiles, and soap.
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