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San Xavier del Bac

architect

Ignacio Gaona

location

Tucson, AZ

date

1784-97

style

 

construction

 

type

 
 
  oblique view of front,, photo 1972, J. Nicholais (Drexel U.).
   
  facade, photo 1982, M. Brack.
 
  detail of front, photo 1972, J. Nicholais (Drexel U.).
 
  reredos, photo 1982, M. Brack.
 
  nave and choir from gallery, photo 1983, D. Stillman.
 
  choir and reredos, photo 1983, D. Stillman.
 
  roof of sacristy, photo 1983, D. Stillman.
   
 

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