Convento Building, Historic adobe building in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, United States.
The Convento Building extends 243 feet in length and 50 feet in width, featuring thick adobe walls and a front portico with 20 arches.
Built between 1808 and 1822, the Convento Building served as a residence for Franciscan missionaries until its secularization by the Mexican government in 1846.
The structure represents Spanish colonial architecture in California and remains the largest adobe construction among all California mission buildings.
The National Register of Historic Places listing since 1988 ensures continuous preservation efforts and maintains the building's historical documentation for future generations.
Native Shoshone craftsmen secured the original roof beams with rawhide strips, displaying indigenous construction techniques from the early 1800s.
Location: Los Angeles
Part of: Mission San Fernando Rey de España
GPS coordinates: 34.27306,-118.46111
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:42
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