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Founded 11th in the mission chain on December 8, 1787, and named for ''The Immaculate Conception of Mary the Most Pure'' to honor the mother of Jesus. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission, for the
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Founded 13th in the mission chain on October 9, 1791. Nuestra Seora de la Soledad's (named for Our Lady of Solitude) purpose was to facilitate travel between Mission San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo and Mission San Antonio de Padua. Great for int roducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with
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Founded 3rd in the mission chain on July 14, 1771, and was named for Saint Anthony. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission, for the highest degree of realism, with a wide variety of accessories that are
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Founded 9th in the mission chain on March 31, 1782. San Buenaventura (named for Saint Bonaventure) was the last mission to be founded by Father Serra and the only mission to utilize wooden bells. Great for introducing students to California's missi on history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints.
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Founded 2nd in the mission chain on June 3, 1770, San Carlos Borromeo (named for St. Charles Borromeo, Archbishop of Milan) is believed by many to be the most beautiful of all the California missions. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible,
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Founded 1st in the mission chain on July 16, 1769. San Diego de Alcala (named for Saint Didacus of Alcal) was the first permanent Spanish settlement in California. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission,
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Founded 17th in the mission chain on September 8, 1797, and was named after Saint Ferdinand, King of Spain. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission, for the highest degree of realism, with a wide variety of
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Founded 6th in the mission chain on June 26, 1776. San Francisco de Ass (named for Saint Francis of Assisi) is also referred to as Mission Dolores after the nearby Nuestra Seora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows) stream and river. Great for int roducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with
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Mission San Francisco Solano (named for Saint Francis Solano, missionary to the Peruvian Indians) was the 21st, and last, mission built on July 4, 1823. It was the only mission founded without prior approval of the Church. Great for introducing stu dents to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based,
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Founded 4th in the mission chain on September 8, 1771. San Gabriel Arcangel (named for Archangel Gabriel) had a unique mosque-like appearance, which is believed to be modeled after the Cathedral of Cordova in Spain. Great for introducing students t o California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam
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Founded 14th in the mission chain on July 11, 1797, and named for the earthly father of Jesus, Saint Joseph. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission, for the highest degree of realism, with a wide variety
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Founded 15th in the mission chain on June 24, 1797. Named for John the Baptist, the mission church is the largest of the missions, and the only one with three aisles. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing th e importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished
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Founded 7th in the mission chain on November 1, 1776. San Juan Capistrano (named for Saint John of Capistrano, Italy) is famous for its beautiful gardens, it is the spring home for thousands of swallows that annually migrate from their winter homes in Central America. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic
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Founded 5th in the mission chain on September 1, 1772. San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (named for Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse) is the only mission with an L-shaped church. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible paints. Customize your finished
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Founded 18th in the mission chain on June 13, 1798. San Luis Rey de Francia (named for Louis IX, King of France) was the largest and most populous of all the California missions. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and em phasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your
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Founded 16th in the mission chain on July 25, 1797. San Miguel Arcngel (named for Saint Michael the Archangel) has a variety of arch shapes and sizes, unique among existing mission structures. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints.
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Founded 20th in the mission chain on December 14, 1817. San Rafael Arcngel (named for Saint Raphael the Archangel, patron of good health) was originally planned to be a sub-mission of Mission San Francisco de Asis. It was established as a hospital to treat those who grew ill from the damp weather. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut
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Founded 10th in the mission chain on December 4, 1786. Named for Saint Barbara, this ''Queen of the Missions'' is best known for its unique architecture. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission, for the
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Founded 8th in the mission chain on January 12, 1777. Santa Clara de Ass was named for Saint Claire of Assisi, founder of the holy order for nuns. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission, for the highest
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Named after the Sacred Cross, Mission Santa Cruz was founded 12th in the mission chain on August 28, 1791. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the founding of California ( 1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission, for the highest degree of realism, with a wide variety of
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Founded 19th in the mission chain on September 17, 1804. Santa Ins (named for Saint Agnes) was a lonely place with few visitors. Great for introducing students to California's mission history and emphasizing the importance of the missions to the f ounding of California (1769 to 1823). Sturdy, precision-cut styrofoam parts. Authentic mission details. Can be painted with water based, foam compatible, paints. Customize your finished mission, for the highest degree of realism,
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