Mission San Francisco de Espada was the first mission established. It was first founded as San Francisco de los Tejas in 1960 in East Texas and was later re-established in March 1731 to its current location to the San Antonio river area. With the hard work of the Native Americans that inhibited Mission Espada, it became more elaborate and prospered for a long time.Mission Espada is a fascinating place. It is serene and full of wonder and mystery. I remember going there when I was younger with my family but I never took notice nor appreciated the significant of its being.
The Church was completed by 1756. The inside of the church is small and easeful. It has a tranquil and beautiful feeling, especially on Sunday mornings during mass. The church is admirable to this day, with its unique designs and hidden uncertainties. Mission Espada has a three bell tower on the church. The door of the church is quite narrow. What stood out to me was the arch of the doorway and how the two lower stones are different then the rest. They have a contrasting structure and it weakens the arch on the door.
Mission Espada was built near the bank of the San Antonio River and water was carried by the Acequia system. The Acequia determined the amount of water used for irrigation and for other necessities. To this day, residents living near the land receive the water from the Acequia.
My experience at Mission Espada was insightful and amusing. It allowed me to acquire new and forgotten knowledge.
