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Built in 1933, the Old Adobe Mission is the oldest Catholic Church in Scottsdale. This landmark Mission Church is visited by thousands each year.

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Maureen R

284 contributions

Beautiful Mission Church

Jan 2020 • Friends

Beautiful Church, still holds 1 spanish mass weekly. The volunteers were very knowledgeable, and you got to walk around and take photos. Nice historical site while exploring Old Town Scottsdale.

Written February 2, 2020

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Boise_Matt

Boise, ID50 contributions

Great Bit of Scottsdale History

Sept 2016 • Solo

This is part of the Old Scottsdale self-guided walking tour.
At first glance there doesn't seem to be much to it - but that is a mistake.

The volunteers at this free attraction were very eager to explain its long history and their efforts to restore this great bit of history.

There are many old pictures of the Scottsdale area to view and its a nice cool stop on the tour. I feel its a must-do to get a true feeling of the Old Scottsdale area.

Written April 8, 2017

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Jerry P

Winterset, IA219 contributions

Beautiful in its Simplicity

Mar 2020

While by some standards, this church is not that old (built in 1933), it's old by Arizona standards. Built on the edge of what used to be the Barrio in Scottsdale, it's been meticulously restored. Definitely worth a visit.

Written March 6, 2020

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Kathy G

Boston, MA19 contributions

Love to Visit Churches

Mar 2018 • Family

Quaint, historic, lovely. Always like to visit new churches in new cities. This one did not disappoint.

Written March 15, 2018

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gary a

Raleigh, NC463 contributions

the best thing about old town

Apr 2017 • Couples

the oldest mission church. nice and free. the ladies inside sell a few items like post card. i purchased a postcard and gave them $1 for it.

Written April 13, 2017

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Oldjack

Greater Melbourne, Australia29,056 contributions

Oldest Church In Scottsdale

Apr 2017 • Couples

This old Catholic Church was built by Mexicans in the late 1910's. It has Spanish Revival Architectural style and is made from 14,000 adobe bricks.This is a small pleasant church Brown Avenue just off Main and is worth a visit.

Written April 5, 2017

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AndyB5542

Minneapolis, MN4,339 contributions

Worth a quick stop

Mar 2017 • Couples

We parked over by the Old Adobe Mission and stopped in to see what this was about.

It's an old church, and kind of small. But there were a few volunteers that were very eager to answer questions and give you the history of the church. Very interesting!

Written March 31, 2017

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860SusanB860

Rockwall, TX2,977 contributions

Oldest Church structure

Feb 2017 • Friends

This is a very beautiful old church located in Scottsdale. We came across this stark white structure while exploring Old Town and popped in to take a look. The interior is very stark and small. No admission is required but donations are appreciated.

Written March 1, 2017

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Traveltoeat17

Prosper, TX262 contributions

Beautiful

Oct 2022

This is beautiful and a great little stop while you are out shopping. Old Town Scottsdale is such a cute little place.

Written February 10, 2023

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AndyB5542

Minneapolis, MN4,339 contributions

Nice little piece of history

Feb 2022 • Couples

We stopped in while in old town Scottsdale. We parked nearby and sal this while going to old town.

It’s a nice little chapel with some pretty artwork.

Written February 10, 2022

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