San Francisco Mission in Taos, New Mexico was built in 1772. The church was made of adobe by the Franciscan Fathers. In 1970 it was declared a Nationa

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San Francisco Mission in Taos, New Mexico was built in 1772. The church was made of adobe by the Franciscan Fathers. In 1970 it was declared a National Historic Landmark.

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Location: Rancho de Taos, New Mexico
Photo credit: © Jerry Fornarotto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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