Friday, January 7, 2011

Texas Architecture: The Spanish Influence


                                               University Baptist Church, Austin, Texas

 
                                                  St. Francisca Parish, Waco, Texas

By the end of the 17th century, the Spanish were establishing presidios, missions and towns throughout Texas based on building traditions and town patterns from Spain.  Missions were fortified churches that included convents, apartments and defense walls.  This left a lasting impact on Texas architecture, as evidenced by two churches that are still functioning in Texas today.


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