Mission San Francisco de Asís (Mission Dolores): San Francisco's Oldest Building

Yes. Mission San Francisco de Asís — commonly Mission Dolores — stands at 3321 16th St (at Dolores) in the Mission District.

Key Facts

• Founded: June 29, 1776 (5 days before Declaration of Independence) by Fr. Francisco Palóu (Franciscan).
• Oldest Intact Building: The adobe chapel (1791) survived 1906 earthquake/fire. Basilica next door (1918).
• Namesake: Arroyo de los Dolores (Creek of Sorrows).
• Role: Religious center for Ohlone (Yelamu) neophytes; anchor of Spanish colonization.
• Today: Active parish, museum, cemetery (Ohlone, Mexican, early Americans), gift shop. California Historical Landmark #1.

Sixth of 21 Alta California missions. Only one in SF city limits (Presidio chapel separate).