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Post by neferetus on Mar 11, 2008 10:49:30 GMT -5
Glad you all like the photos. I will try and post some more later onthis evening. Meanwhile, I am off to Alamo Plaza to catch the last of the High Holy Dayers before they all depart for home, once more.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 12, 2008 0:02:11 GMT -5
The "Rose Window", located on the righthand side wall of Mission San Jose's church is said to be the most beautiful example of Spanish colonial stone carving on the North American continent. The touching story behind the window has melted the hearts of many romantics. Sculpted in 1775 by artist Pedro Huizar, the window was positioned on the south side of the sacristy wall in honor of Huizar's bride- to-be, Rosa, who was traveling to Texas by ship. Alas! Rosa is said to have died at sea, never seeing the widow which bears her name, or the man to whom she had sworn her love.
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Post by seguin on Mar 12, 2008 0:28:34 GMT -5
Wow - what a beautifully carved window! There´s so many details to look at! They sure don´t make windows like that anymore! The (carved?) entrance at Mission Concepcion is also very beautiful!
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Post by neferetus on Mar 12, 2008 0:46:33 GMT -5
Wow - what a beautifully carved window! The (carved?) entrance at Mission Concepcion is also very beautiful! Yes, it is.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 12, 2008 0:46:55 GMT -5
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 12, 2008 12:12:54 GMT -5
Mission San Jose is where "Shrine of Texas Liberty" was filmed, right?
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Post by seguin on Mar 12, 2008 20:18:31 GMT -5
Wow, that´s some entrance Mission San Jose has! Awesome craftsmanship! They had some great craftsmen back then...
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Post by neferetus on Mar 13, 2008 1:13:24 GMT -5
Mission San Jose is where "Shrine of Texas Liberty" was filmed, right? Yes, indeed. The courtyard walls are rather reminiscent of the Alamo.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 13, 2008 1:16:28 GMT -5
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RebAl
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Post by RebAl on Mar 13, 2008 13:43:36 GMT -5
Yes I will have to make an effort to get over there sometime.
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Post by seguin on Mar 14, 2008 0:32:32 GMT -5
Yup! Me too...
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 14:25:06 GMT -5
Craig Covner, Jerry Laing and I at Mission San Jose. Doesn't that wall in the background sort of look like the Alamo's west wall? ( Craig Covner Collection)
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 18:13:58 GMT -5
San Juan.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 18:14:43 GMT -5
Espada.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 18:15:24 GMT -5
San Antonio River, near San Juan.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 18:16:04 GMT -5
Espada.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 18:16:51 GMT -5
The grist mill at Mission San Jose, grinding wheat flour.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 18:17:27 GMT -5
Water power for the grist mill.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 18:18:15 GMT -5
Craig Covner at Mission San Juan ruins.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 15, 2008 18:19:21 GMT -5
More San Juan ruins.
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