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[Page 23 of Byrd Williams Jr. scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook page featuring 5 photos taken around San Antonio, including a large group of deer on the top left, a canoe in a river on the top right, Mission Concepción on the bottom left, Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo in the center, and the Rose Window of Mission San José on the bottom right.
Date: 1904/1906
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Preserving History: Mission Concepción in San Antonio, Texas]

Description: Mission Concepción, founded in 1716, stands as a testament to the rich history of San Antonio. This iconic stone church, dedicated in 1755, remains remarkably well-preserved, showcasing original frescoes and evoking the vibrant past of Spanish Franciscan friars. As the oldest unrestored stone church in America, Mission Concepción is a living heritage, offering visitors a captivating journey back in time to the days of Spanish colonization in Texas.
Date: 20XX
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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