The San Bernardino Asistencia (or San Bernardino Estancia) was established in 1819, as a "sub-mission" to the San Gabriel Mission. The mission proper was constructed around 1830 on a portion of the San Bernardino Rancho approximately one mile from the original site. The facility was used as an outpost to graze cattle. 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1830 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Cattle are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. ...

After secularization of the missions in 1834 the Mexican Governor of California granted the lands of the Rancho to José del Carmen Lugo, José Maria Lugo, Vincénte Lugo, and their cousin Diego Sepulveda. Included were the all of the buildings of the Asistencia which included a tile kiln, a lime kiln, and a grist mill. The property subsequently was sold to the Mormon Church and occupied by Bishop Nathan C. Tenney from 1851 through 1859, when Dr. Benjamin Barton purchased it from the Mormons. Dr. Barton practiced medicine and resided on the property until 1867. Events January 1 - Abolition of customs charges at borders within Germany. ... Mission, or barrel, roof tiles A tile is a small, manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as clay or stone used for covering roofs, floors, and walls, or other objects such as tabletops. ... Charcoal Kilns, California A kiln is an oven that is used for hardening, burning, or drying anything. ... Lime has several meanings: Agricultural lime - a mineral soil additive Calcium oxide (also quicklime) - a chemical compound Calcium hydroxide (also slaked lime) - a chemical compound Lime (fruit) - a Citrus tree with a green fruit similar to a lemon, and the fruit of that tree. ... Charcoal Kilns, California A kiln is an oven that is used for hardening, burning, or drying anything. ... A grist mill is a place where grains are ground into flour. ... The temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Salt Lake City, Utah is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ... Events January 23 - The flip of a coin determines whether a new city in Oregon is named after Boston, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine, with Portland winning. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... The term Mormon is a colloquial name, most-often used to refer to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Over time, materials were removed from the abandoned structure, which fell into a state of ruin. In 1925 the County of San Bernadino acquired the mission property from the Barton family. All remaining historic materials were salvaged and construction of a new, six-room structure commenced in 1926 with funding from the Works Progress Administration relief project (assisted by the San Bernardino County Historical Society). The restoration was completed in 1937 and the rebuilt mission was unveiled to the general public as "The Asistencia." Events January-May January 3 - Benito Mussolini announces he is taking dictatorial powers over Italy. ... 1926 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Works Progress Administration (later Works Projects Administration, abbreviated WPA), was created on May 6, 1935 with the signing of Executive Order 7034. ... 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Unfortunately, a great deal of artistic license was taken in the design of the new, six-room structure (including exhibit space and a residence for the site manager) which replaced what was left of the original chapel building. Additionally, a freestanding campanario ("bell wall") was constructed (similar to that at Mission San Antonio de Pala) even though none had existed previously. Mission San Antonio de Pala (or Pala Asistencia) was founded on June 13, 1816 in what is today the Pala Indian Reservation located in eastern San Diego County. ...

Today the facility is operated as a branch of the San Bernadino County Museum.

Historic designations

• California Historic Landmark #42

See also

• California mission
• Mission San Gabriel Arcángel

Postcard of the reconstructed Mission Santa Bárbara The California missions are a series of settlements established by Spanish Catholic Franciscans, to Christianize the local Native Americans, but with the added benefit of giving Spain a toehold in the frontier land. ... The main façade of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel and its six-bell camapanario (bell wall), circa 1897. ...

External links

• Official mission website (http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/museum/branches/asist.htm)