^^^Thanks for explaining the 1896 image. I can never keep marchessault and apablasa straight.
below: The plaza from the southeast corner showing the Pico House on the left, ca. 1888.
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So, is that Court Hill or Bunker Hill in the background?
below: This is the same church that appears to the right in the above photograph.
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below: Here is a straight on view of the Plaza Church.
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I believe that is Fort Moore Hill in the background. Is that correct?