Even though this image does not show the entire painting, Benjamin selected a wonderful time of day to capture the bell-tower of this historic landmark.

"San Gabriel Arcángel was founded September 8, 1771 by Father Pedro Cambon and Father Angel Somera. It was moved to its present location in 1775. It was named for Gabriel, God's messenger angel.Nine miles west of Mission San Gabriel, a small pueblo was founded in 1781 named el pueblo de la reina de nuestra senora de los angeles de Porciuncula, or The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angeles of Porciuncula which has been shortened to Los Angeles."

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