Mission architecture as exemplified in San Xavier del Bac; including a complete list of the missions in the South-west; also a bibliography of the manuscripts and works pertaining to the subject (1919)
Duell, Prentice · Tucson, Ariz. Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society · leaf 132
San Xavier del Bac. Dome and Drum.Note the Moorish windows and segmental domes of the roof. who carried the stones on their heads and never let themonce touch the ground on their way to their destination—otherwise, the spell was broken and they would leavethem and return for more. Because of the… … San Jose de Tumacacori, looking towards the entrance, showing the Choir Loft. 116 MISSION ARCHITECTURE. rooms, due to the structure being built on a slight hill,and the floors of the rooms afterwards leveled or filled.The floor of the church was originally made of flagstones,some of which are still…
San Xavier del Bac Mission · Architecture · Missions
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