The original inhabitants of California were the Ohlone Indians. They peacefully lived
in these lands for generations. Then came along the Spanish
explorers looking to exploit this fine land in the name of the King of Spain.
When they got to America the Spanish explorers discovered "pagan savages".
Being "good" Christians, the Spanish had to convert these "savages" to Christianity.
So along came the missionaries to convert (or kill them in the process) the Native
Americans. Along with the missionaries came the (California) Spanish Mission design.
The Castro theater is a perfect example of Spanish Mission style. Spanish Mission style
incorporates all the aspects of this era of building making it in my opinion a
beautiful construction. You will notice the empty alcoves. Statues of Saints
would have been placed in these alcoves in the 1500 and 1600's For more on this
style of building please see my page on the mission.
If you have any comments or any information with regards to this church, please feel free to
e-mail me .
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