why was san francisco de asis location chosen
Mission San Francisco de Asis asÃ­s was founded 29 june (1776 6 th in) order By Padre Francisco palou PalÃ³u And Padre Pedro. Benito cambon cambÃ³n the mission Is Named for Saint. Francis of assisi the current site was picked in 1782 because of the harsh conditions at. the original missionhe current site was picked in 1782 because of the harsh conditions at the original mission. The building was built so well it weathered the 1906 earthquake and is considered to be the oldest intact building in San Francisco.