The Missions Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan,
and Espada were all built in the 1700s by the Spanish Catholic
church as religious settlements along the San Antonio River.
Now, nearly three hundred years later, the stone buildings
of the missions are showing signs of old age, including leaking
roofs, stone erosion, damaged plaster, and original frescoes
in need of repair.
This hour, live from San Antonio Texas, we'll talk about
ongoing efforts to restore and maintain the missions' still-active
churches and their surrounding structures. It's a lot more
work than a simple trip to the hardware store. Call in with
your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern),
and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required).
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Mission Espada. National Park Service image. |