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Mission La Purisima
Models of the original mission buildings and lands
Bell Tower
El Campanario
Two of La Purisima's original bells
hang in the belfry. The uppermost bell is carved from wood. This was a mission tradition practiced until a bronze bell could be purchased. |
Corporal's Apartments
The Corporal of the Guard and
his family lived here. He was the highest ranking soldier of the mission and was in command of the military detachment. |
Mayordomo's Apartment
The Mayordomo lived here with
his family. He was usually a retired soldier or a local Indian of outstanding ability and was responsible for the mission's ranch operations. |
Interior of the church building
Mission Office
Here the various records were kept.
Even in that era paperwork was essential in administering 300,000 acres of ranchland and supervising some 1,000 people. |
Various pictures of the mission grounds
Mission La Purisima is located northeast of Lompoc, off of Highway 246, on Purisima Road. See map. |
Items of Interest...
Related Links |
Mission La Purisima - official site |
Mission La Purisima - California Missions |
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