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Description:: The east, main, facade of Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, and the cemetery wall and entrance beyond. Stucco has eroded from the walls to reveal brick underneath.
Date:: [circa 1900]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Description:: View towards the baptistery of Mission San Gabriel. The baptismal font, on a pedestal, is a hammered copper basin that was brought to the mission before 1771. There is a wooden bench just outside the alcove.
Date:: [circa 1906]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Description:: A close-up of the largest bell at the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, located at the east end of the south side. The bell is tarnished and hangs from decaying wood. An inscription on the bell is visible, reading "1830."
Date:: [circa 1900]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Description:: A woman sitting on a chair on a grape mound display. She is sitting in front of a fountain decorated with grapes as well as grapes on the floor. This is the celebration of the Spanish festival of Vendimia that is a celebration of wine and winemaking. Photo appears with the article, "Vendimia Lends Touch of Spain: Thousands Visit San Gabriel for Grape Festival Queen of Senoritas Chosen Following Pageant Tower of Fruit Distributed at End of Celebration," Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 1928: A1.
Date:: September 23, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: A priest holds a bell ringing rope at the Mission San Gabriel. Four women in Spanish dress stand beside him. A man in Spanish dress and a native American in traditional dress are seated in openings of the bellcote.
Date:: [1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: A series of special events and entertainment including parades, music, and a coronation ceremony honoring the King and Queen of the festival - Thomas W. Temple and Gabriela Quiroz are some events of the three-day festival marking the Old Mission's 164th birthday anniversary.
Date:: September 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: Mayor Glenn Evans, with a hat hanging from his arm, places a crown on Queen of the fiesta, Gabriela Quiroz. Her court and princesses pose for the photograph beside her.
Date:: September 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: Reported in "Opening of Mission Play at San Gabriel Brilliant Affair: NEW FEATURES PROVE DELIGHT Cast of Historical Pageant Greatly Enlarged Addresses Made from Stage by Principal Figures Thanks Extended McGroartys for Contributions Throng Seeking Admission to Historical Play. Schallert, Edwin," Los Angeles Times, 06 Mar. 1927: 3.
Date:: March 5, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: Reported in "Opening of Mission Play at San Gabriel Brilliant Affair: NEW FEATURES PROVE DELIGHT Cast of Historical Pageant Greatly Enlarged Addresses Made from Stage by Principal Figures Thanks Extended McGroartys for Contributions Throng Seeking Admission to Historical Play. Schallert, Edwin," Los Angeles Times, 06 Mar. 1927: 3.
Date:: March 5, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: Opening night of the Mission Play at the Mission Playhouse located at 320 S Mission Drive. Photo appears with the article "Opening of Mission Play at San Gabriel Brilliant Affair: NEW FEATURES PROVE DELIGHT Cast of Historical Pageant Greatly Enlarged Addresses Made from Stage by Principal Figures Thanks Extended McGroartys for Contributions Throng Seeking Admission to Historical Play. Schallert, Edwin," Los Angeles Times, 06 Mar. 1927: 3.
Date:: March 5, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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