Friday, April 29, 2016

Spanish America

Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



This old mission, nicknamed "The White Dove of the Desert",
 dates from 1783 and is considered America's
 leading example of Spanish Colonial architecture.
 It stands on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation
 near Tucson, Arizona.



 
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2 comments:

  1. KateApril 29, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    These missions in the western part of the USA are truly spectacular. Wonderful light and colour in your photo.

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  2. Doug HickokApril 29, 2016 at 6:58 PM

    Thanks Kate!

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