Vintage Lajitas Chapel

by Judy Vincent

Title

Vintage Lajitas Chapel

Artist

Judy Vincent

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Photograph - Photography

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Lajitas, Texas near the Big Bend National Park

There is a historical marker near this chapel that states "Santa Maria y San Jose Mission - Shortly after establishing the Lajitas Trading Post in 1899, adventurer and entrepreneur H.W. McGuirk donated land for a church. The present day Santa Maria y San Jose Mission is located on it. In 1901, McGuirk founded a school, and the first classes were held in the church. The mission has been a constant, reassuring presence in the lives of generations of people who have lived in Lajitas but as time wore on, the old structure fell into disrepair. In recent years, a group led by Elle Webb has restored the mission. Several denominations use the church for services today."

This image has been featured in the following groups:
Exploration Photography - 2/18/16
Canon Full Frame Cameras - 2/18/16
Southern Photographers - 2/20/16
ABC Group-V Is For Vintage - 6/9/17
500 and Beyond Fine Art - 6/10/17
10 Plus - 5/12/20
USA Photographers - 5/13/20
Only Sepia Toned Art - 2/20/23

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February 17th, 2016

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