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Known as the "Queen of the Missions," San Gabriel was modeled after a mosque and was so well-constructed that the church was one of the few mission structures to survive the massive 1812 California earthquake. Also one of the most prosperous missions in the chain, San Gabriel had thousands of fruit trees, expansive wheat fields and the largest winery in California, with grapes grown from clippings brought from Europe by Padre Serra himself. On display here are the oldest works of sacred art painted by native artists, with colors made from crushed wildflowers. Fourth Mission Built
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