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Mission Concepcion

San Antonio, Texas
County of Bexar.
807 Mission Road
National Register Number: 70000740
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Religious facility. The threat level was Watch in
2008.
Congressional District: TX-28 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Part of San Antonio Missions NHP. See www.nps.gov/saan and also www.archdiosa.org/parishes.html.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - April 15, 1970):
Established in 1731 by Franciscan friars, this is the best preserved of the Texas missions. The massive church building is designed in Mexican Baroque style, with twin bell towers.

Condition:
The Mission Concepcion structure is not in immediate danger of collapsing; however this structure is beset by a variety of conditions that require attention in the near future, which have not been addressed since the last reporting period.

There are no reported changes to the landmark.


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