A photograph of the Mission San Antonio de Padua entrance, ca. 1920s.
Entry/Object ID
2021.3.6.503
Description
A photograph of the Mission San Antonio de Padua entrance, present-day Jolon, California, ca. 1920s. The close up view shows the north facade of the mission building and another structure with a tile roof behind it. The architectural features include scalloped parapet along the top and edges of the wall, red brick, a niche with a hanging bell located at the top area and double door archways. There are two trees on both sides of the facade, a wooden cross leaning against the wall at the center. At the far right is the back of an auto with a spare tire visible. The mission was located on a portion of the Hearst ranch as indicated by the inscription written in blue ink on the reverse of the photo "Mission Ruins/Hearst Ranch." There is also a Velox stamp, other stamps present are "ANDERSON/PHOTO SERVICE/EL MONTE," and "22". It is in good condition.