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Santa Clara Mission had gardens, bells, and fountains. The gardens were used to grow crops and plants, the bells were used for communication and to call people to prayer, and the fountains were used as sources of water for the mission community.
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How big is Santa Clara de Asis?
Santa Clara de Asis, also known as Mission Santa Clara, is a historic Spanish mission located in Santa Clara, California. The mission grounds cover approximately 8.5 acres, including a church, gardens, and other facilities.
What is a nickname for mission Santa Clara?
Mission Santa Clara is commonly referred to as "Santa Clara University." It is a private Jesuit university located in Santa Clara, California.
Are there any special facts about the mission Santa Clara de Asis?
Santa Clara de Asis was the eighth of the 21 missions established by the Spanish in California. It was founded in 1777 and is the only California mission that remains in its original location on the grounds of Santa Clara University. The mission is known for its well-preserved adobe church and beautiful gardens.
What were the major features of Mission Santa Clara?
Mission Santa Clara was known for its large quadrangle surrounded by adobe walls, a church with two bell towers, and a convento (priests' quarters) for housing the missionaries. The mission also had extensive gardens, orchards, and vineyards as well as workshops for blacksmithing, carpentry, and weaving. It served as a center for education, with the founding of Santa Clara College, now known as Santa Clara University.
Was mission Santa Clara always a mission?
No, Mission Santa Clara was originally founded as the Mission Santa Clara de Asís in 1777 by Spanish missionaries as a part of the California mission system. In 1851, it became the site of Santa Clara College (now Santa Clara University) when the mission buildings were given to the Jesuits.
Did mission have bells garden and fountains?
Did Santa Cruz mission have gardens bells or fountains
How many fountains are in Santa Barbara mission?
there are 2 fountains in the Santa Barbara mission
How many fountains in mission Santa Ines?
there are 2 fountains in the Santa Barbara mission
Did they have fountains at Santa Clara de Asis?
yes
Is Santa Clara the eight mission?
Yes, Santa Clara is the 8th mission
What is Mission Santa Clara De Asis's nickname?
Mission Santa Clara
What was the purpose of santa Clara de asis mission?
What is the purpose of Mission Santa Clara De Asis
Is Santa Clara the eighth mission?
Mission Santa Clara was indeed the eighth Californian mission founded
What number mission in the chain mission is Santa ines?
Mission Santa Clara is the eighth mission in the mission chain
Do people live in mission santa Clara?
yes people did live in santa clara ohlone people lived in the santa clara mission
What two missions are closest to Santa ines mission?
Santa Clara mission was closest to mission Santa Cruz
What is mission Santa Clara made out of?
Santa Clara was made out of bricks
