Looking up from one of the stairs to the circular staircase in the Old Chapel at Mission Dolores. The ceiling was painted this way by the original Indians in the 1700's. Of course it has been restored a few times.
According to the Docent, the priests would use this rough wood staircase to ascend to a small balcony and watch the congregation below. Early big brother, except by the Jesuit Brothers.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Staircase - Old Chapel
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