Mission San José Then and Now

Explore these photo comparisons to see how much has changed, and what has endured through time.

Mission San José's Church Facade

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Mission San José church today.

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View from the front of the Mission San José church in 1870 vs today.

Mission San José's Convento

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Mission San José convento in 1994

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View of Mission San José's Convento from 1917 and 1994

San José Amphitheater

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Amphitheater in 2025

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Camposanto/Burial Grounds

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Camposanto 2025

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Convento Garden

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Convento Garden in 2025

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Central Mission San Jose Compound

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Mission San Jose in 1887

Credit: Mission San José, 1887, Photograph, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Orphaned work on SDrive.

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Mission San Jose today

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Exterior of Granary at Mission San Jose

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Exterior of the granary today

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