San Miguel Church
by Teresa Zieba
Title
San Miguel Church
Artist
Teresa Zieba
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Photograph - Photography
Description
San Miguel Mission, also known as San Miguel Chapel, is a Spanish colonial mission church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Built between approximately 1610 and 1626, it is claimed to be the oldest church in the United States.
The church was damaged during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 but was rebuilt in 1710 following the Spanish reconquest and served for a time as a chapel for the Spanish soldiers. The wooden redos, which includes a wooden statue of Saint Michael dating back to at least 1709, was added in 1798. Though the church has been repaired and rebuilt numerous times over the years, its original adobe walls are still largely intact despite having been hidden by later additions.
The church is a contributing property in the Barrio De Analco Historic District, which is a U.S. National Historic Landmark
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April 23rd, 2016
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Teresa Zieba
Joseph, thank you kindly for featuring this image in "New Mexico Memories " group. I'm truly honored.
Joseph Schofield
Great shot! I'm happy to feature it on New Mexico Memories' home page. I was not familiar with this one; and I definitely have it on my list for the next visit to Santa Fe.
Teresa Zieba
Steven, thank you for featuring this image in "New Mexico Land Of Enchantment" group. I'm truly honored.
Teresa Zieba
Mariola, thank you for the feature in "Polish Photographers Platform" group. Much appreciated.
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