Mission San Francisco de Asís (Mission Dolores) founding and survival

Mission San Francisco de Asís, commonly called Mission Dolores, was founded in 1776 and is the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco, with its original adobe chapel dating to the late 18th century. The mission complex has been a continuous focal point of local history since the Spanish colonial era and survived multiple earthquakes and urban changes. Its age and continuity make it a frequent subject of local lore about the city's origins and early inhabitants.