
Old Adobe Mission
4.8 (144)attraction
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
Description
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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Seasonal hoursNext to Farmer's Market
