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El Camino Real Mission Bell, California, USA
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El Camino Real Mission Bell, California, USA
El Camino Real (The Kings Highway) Mission Bell, outside the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Date: circa 1920
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Angeles Bell California Camino Community Gabriel Highway Mission Real Shady Arcangel
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This evocative photograph captures the El Camino Real Mission Bell, a historic landmark located outside the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, USA. The Mission Bell is a symbol of the rich cultural and religious history of California, dating back to the late 18th century when the Spanish mission system was established. The bell, which is believed to have been cast in Mexico, is a remnant of the original Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, which was founded in 1771. The image, taken circa 1920, showcases the bell standing proudly against a backdrop of trees, providing a shady respite from the sun. The Mission Bell was a significant waypoint along El Camino Real, or The Kings Highway, which was a network of roads connecting the 21 California missions established by the Spanish. The bell served as a guide and a gathering place for travelers and communities along the route. The Roman Catholic Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, with its distinctive red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, can be seen in the background. The mission's architecture is a testament to the blending of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences that shaped California's unique cultural identity. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Mission Bell served as a beacon of community, faith, and connection along the historic El Camino Real.
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