Santa Clara University (Calif.); Mission Santa Clara; Mission churches;
The interior of the Mission Church as it appeared after several remodels.The altar, reredos and sanctuary-ceiling painting date from the Mission period.
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Mission Santa Clara; Crosses; Dedications;
Image of base of cross erected at first site, with the following engraving: Santa Clara Mission Site No. 1, established Jauary 12, 1977. Probable location A: S 47'00 W about 1350 FT. Probable location B: S 10'15 W 3724 FT. Old Spanish Bridge N...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Mission Santa Clara; Adobe buildings; Santa Clara (Calif.);
This image is the earliest known image of Mission Santa Clara, circa 1854. The mission cross stands in the front of the church; to the left is the east wing of the mission quadrangle. The bell tower has been encased in wood to prevent erosion of...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Santa Clara (Calif.); Coins; Medals; Cornerstones;Mission Santa Clara
Image of coins, medals and crucifix blessed by Padre Junipero Serra on Nov. 19, 1781, and placed in cornerstone of Padre Marguia's Church at the third site of Mission Santa Clara. The items were found by workmen at the corner of Campbell Avenue and...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Cornerstones; Mission Santa Clara; Santa Clara (Calif.)
Cornerstone and artifacts blessed by by Padre Junipero Serra on Nov. 19, 1781, and placed in cornerstone fo Padre Margula's Church at the adobe third site of Mission Santa Clara. The items were unearthed by workmen laying gas mains in the middle of...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Mission Santa Clara; Santa Clara (Calif.); Adobe buildings;
Site of Padre Marguia's third church of Mission Santa Clara, with depot of South Pacific Coast Railroad in background. The third Mission cornerstone was laid in March 1781, dedicated on May 15, 1784 by Padre Junipero Serra, damaged by earthquakes...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Mission Santa Clara; Crosses; Santa Clara (Calif.)
Original cross and marker erected in 1920 by James A. Colligan, S.J., at second site of Mission Santa Clara (1779-1784). Standing next to the Cross is photographer's daughter. Cross was replaced in 1953 by a granite cross monument erected by Lions...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Mission Santa Clara; Crosses; Santa Clara (Calif.)
Cross from Mission Santa Clara, erected on bank of Rio Guadalupe by Padre Tomas de la Pena, January 12, 1777. This cross was moved to each successive mission site. In 1878, the cross was encased, and recased again after storm damage in 1902.
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Crosses; Mission Santa Clara; Santa Clara (Calif.)
Arthur D. Spearman, S.J., standing next to Mission Santa Clara marker cross erected by James A. Colligan, S.J. in 1921. This cross, located at Old Spanish Bridge on the banks of the Guadelupe River, is inscribed with location of Site A and Site B...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Mission Santa Clara; Santa Clara (Calif.)
Plaque of California Registered Historical Landmark No. 250 Mission Santa Clara de Thamien, 1st site ofd Mission Santa Clara, January 12, 1777. In recognition of first Mission in Santa Clara Valley.
