{"title":"El Camino Real Bells","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSouvenir \u0026amp; collectible products celebrating the history of California's El Camino Real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 700-mile-long El Camino Real (Royal Highway or King's Highway) linked California's chain of 21 missions, which were founded by Father Junípero Serra and reputed to be spaced one day's journey apart by horseback. The El Camino Real was built by Spanish missionaries during the early mission days and was the first roadway in the State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the years, the El Camino Real gave way to modern highways, primarily Routes 101 and 82. Around the turn of the century several civic groups, concerned that this historic road was being lost to \"progress\", worked to try to preserve it by having the state declare it a historic road and marking the original route from San Diego to Sonoma with the legendary El Camino Real Guidepost Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"el-camino-real-bell-small","title":"Mission Bell - El Camino Real (Type 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Camino Real Bell, Brass - 1.5\" x 2\". The same one used on the 9\" Guidepost Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bell is a miniature replica of the one used on the full-size Guidepost Bells installed along the historical El Camino Real which connects the 21 California Missions. The bell shows dates of 1769 and 1906. 1769 is the date of the first mission in San Diego and 1906 is the date that the first guidepost bell was installed in front of the Old Plaza Church in downtown Los Angeles. Inscription on the base reads \"El Camino Real\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Type 2)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40343348379798,"sku":"10-01022","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/9436\/6102\/products\/10-01022.png?v=1626991576"},{"product_id":"mission-bell-el-camino-real-type-2","title":"Mission Bell - El Camino Real - 2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Camino Real Bell, Brass - 2\" x 2\". The same one used on the 11\" Guidepost Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bell is a miniature replica of the one used on the full-size Guidepost Bells installed along the historical El Camino Real which connects the 21 California Missions. The bell shows dates of 1769 and 1906. 1769 is the date of the first mission in San Diego and 1906 is the date that the first guidepost bell was installed in front of the Old Plaza Church in downtown Los Angeles. Inscription on the base reads \"El Camino Real\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40343348445334,"sku":"10-02022","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/9436\/6102\/products\/10-02022.png?v=1626991577"},{"product_id":"swallow-bell-el-camino-real","title":"Capistrano Swallow Bell - El Camino Real","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass swallow mounted to the top of a 2\" x 2\" bell. The bell reads \"El Camino Real\" on the base and also the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edates of 1769 and 1906. 1769 is the date of the first mission in San Diego and 1906 is the date that the first guidepost bell was installed in front of the Old Plaza Church in downtown Los Angeles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe swallow is a symbol of the miracle of the Swallows of Capistrano which takes place each year on March 19 (St. Joseph’s Day) at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Swallows migrate 6,000 miles from Goya, Argentina to San Juan Capistrano in large groups.  The town of San Juan Capistrano welcomes visitors from all parts of the world to witness the return of the swallows, a tradition that has been celebrated since the early 1930s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40343348576406,"sku":"10-04002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/9436\/6102\/products\/10-04002.png?v=1626991581"},{"product_id":"bell-table-el-camino-real","title":"Table Bell - El Camino Real","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brass California Mission Hand Bell (5\"H x 2\"D) commemorating the El Camino Real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is inscribed with \"El Camino Real\" at the base and the founding date of the 1st Mission and the date of the installation of the first Guidepost Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40343348609174,"sku":"10-05025","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/9436\/6102\/products\/10-05025.png?v=1626991584"},{"product_id":"bell-guidepost-el-camino-real-09","title":"Guidepost Bell - El Camino Real (9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Camino Real Mission Guidepost Desk Bell; 9\" tall patina brass. This bell is a miniature replica of the full-size Guidepost Bells installed along the historical El Camino Real which connects the 21 California Missions. The bell shows dates of 1769 and 1906. 1769 is the date of the first mission in San Diego and 1906 is the date that the first guidepost bell was installed in front of the Old Plaza Church in downtown Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40343348740246,"sku":"10-06001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/9436\/6102\/products\/10-06001.png?v=1626991588"},{"product_id":"bell-guidepost-el-camino-real-11","title":"Guidepost Bell - El Camino Real (11\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Camino Real Mission Guidepost Desk Bell; 11\" tall patina brass. This bell is a miniature replica of the full-size Guidepost Bells installed along the historical El Camino Real which connects the 21 California Missions. The bell shows dates of 1769 and 1906. 1769 is the date of the first mission in San Diego and 1906 is the date that the first guidepost bell was installed in front of the Old Plaza Church in downtown Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40343349002390,"sku":"10-06002","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/9436\/6102\/products\/10-06002.png?v=1626991590"},{"product_id":"bell-garden","title":"El Camino Real Garden Bell","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2\" x 2\" El Camino Real brass bell mounted to a brass staff for use in a garden or potted plant. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40343357456534,"sku":"10-18001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/9436\/6102\/products\/10-18001a.png?v=1626991728"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/9436\/6102\/collections\/15-10001_2fa4152e-8e2f-4ff1-8aa1-35281f9ceb9c.png?v=1614816960","url":"https:\/\/www.capistranotradingpost.com\/collections\/el-camino-real-bells.oembed","provider":"Ortega's Capistrano Trading Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}