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California State Landmark. De Anza National Historic Trail site. This is the second mission to have a tile roof to prevent fire (1784-1794). San Luis Obispo is one of only two missions that still have a bell ringer who uses traditional ringing patterns for their original bells. It is the fifth mission, founded September 1, 1772 by Fr. Serra, named for St. Louis, Bishop of Toulouse, France. The present buildings were constructed 1792-94; the vestibule added in 1820, altered in 1877, and restored 1933.
Structure and Condition:
- The original 1794 church was greatly altered by additions of 1897 and 1948 when an "L" shaped wing was added to the main nave. Some of the original convento wing is extant. The original bell tower collapesd in 1897. The present buildings are mainly replica structures, but are now historic in their own right. The sanctuary building and convento wing need an earthquake retrofit.
Immediate and Long-Term Funding Needs
- Seismic retrofitting of historic buildings This project needs to begin by 2007, or the County of San Luis Obispo will close Mission San Luis Obispo to the public.
- Conservation of mission art and artifacts, including farming equipment, vestments, manuscripts, books, furniture, and a large collection of Chumash bowls, tools, and basketry.
Directions to
the Mission
Northbound: Travel north on US-101. Exit onto Broad Street. Left on Palm Street. (The mission is on the corner of Palm and Chorro.)
. Southbound:
Travel south on US-101. Exit on Monterey Street. Monterey Street dead-ends at the mission.
(San Luis Obispo County)
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