Old Adobe Mission

4.8 (144)attraction

3821 N Brown Ave

Built by hand from 14,000 native adobe bricks, Scottsdale’s oldest standing church offers a peaceful pause in Old Town.

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Robert T. EvansArchitect
Grandvell ShumakerOther
Bérnabe HerreraOther

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Designed by Robert T. Evans in Spanish Colonial Revival style, the mission was constructed by local Mexican settlers as Scottsdale’s first Catholic parish. Its restored whitewashed exterior stands out distinctly against the surrounding Old Town blocks.

Inside, handcrafted stained glass, a traditional altar, and Stations of the Cross line the space. Displays trace the site's history through historic aerial photographs and cutaway sections revealing the exposed original walls and flooring, alongside a small gift shop.


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