Mission Revival Architecture

Mission Revival Architecture is a style that draws inspiration from the early Spanish missions in California, emphasizing elements like stucco walls, red-tile roofs, arched corridors, and bell towers. It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a way to celebrate California's Spanish heritage. The design often features simple, clean lines with a sense of warmth and historic charm. While it is decorative and romanticized, its purpose was to evoke the cultural and architectural legacy of the original missions, blending functionality with a distinctive, regional aesthetic.