Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción, 1740-1755, was built in Colonial Baroque style because the local natives had no tradition of building with twin towers and cupola. It is the oldest unrestored stone church in U.S., standing as completed in 1755.
Interior of the east end of the Mission Concepción, showing the domed ceiling, chandelier, tabernacle and altar where Mass is still clelebrated on Sundays and holidays.
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