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an old map of the united states showing mexico and its major cities, as well as other countries

On August 19, 1773, the official boundary was set between the Spanish provinces of Alta California and Baja California. Placed by Fransican friars, the markers indicated where Dominican control of Baja California ended and the Franciscan control of Alta California began in an effort to build and maintain the Missions.

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a white church with a palm tree in the foreground and mountains in the background

20th Mission: San Rafael Arcángel was founded in 1817 as a medical asistencia ("sub-mission") of Mission San Francisco de Asís. It was a hospital to treat sick Native Americans, making it Alta California's first sanitarium. Founded December 14, 1817 by Father Vicente de Sarria.

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an oil painting of three men on horses with two young boys in the foreground

Purchase a canvas print of the painting "Alta California Rancheros" by AAR Reproductions. All canvas prints are professionally printed, assembled, and shipped within 3 - 4 business days and delivered ready-to-hang on your wall. Choose from multiple print sizes, border colors, and canvas materials.

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