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Mission San Francisco de Solano Ms. Mason April 2009
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Mission Facts 21 st Mission built Founded by Father José Altimira Made from wood and covered with mud, then whitewashed Dedicated in 1824; used for only 3 years Single bell hung from wood frame Built two more times, the latest in 1840 after the Franciscans left
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Geography Most northern mission Located in Sonoma Valley 11 miles from the bay Current church is replica of the 1840’s mission Not as many earthquakes as other mission areas Petaluma
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Mission Life Not as properous as other missions 10,000 acres to grow grapes, fruit, grain and raise livestock Native Americans abused
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Mission Today Suffered during Mexican-American War and when California became a state Mission buildings sold in 1881 Sonoma State History Park
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If I Were In Charge Probably built one in Petaluma which had more water access
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