CHOIR LOFT of SAN MIGUEL CHURCH
Santa Fe, New Mexico
This view from the sanctuary of the Oldest Church
shows the balcony which is held up by beautiful
carved beams dating back to 1710. The large beam
bears the inscription: "El Senor Marquez de la
Penuela. Hizo esta fabrica el Alferez Real Don
Agustin Flores Vergara su criado Ano de 1710." The
meaning is as follows: "The Marquis de la Penuela.
This structure is the work of the Royal Ensign Aug-
ustin Flores Vergara his servant in 1710."
Distributed by the Christian Brothers, Santa Fe, N.M.
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