Mission Historic Photos
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Old Adobe Mission Historic Photos

The Old Adobe Mission Restoration Committee is looking for photographs of the early mission days. They are particularly interested in any photos of the interior of the building, which could help them in restoring the mission to its original state.

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The original OLPH - Old Adobe Mission - located at Brown and First Street

The mission when Scottsdale was still "The West's Most Western Town".

Old Church was a place of celebration.

"Miracle of the Roses" at the Old Mission Church.

Our Lady of Guadelupe adorns the old church for the celebration.

Costumed Spanish Soldiers from the play are among the crowd.

Art display of Our Lady of Guadelupe.

Preparing for the "Miracle of the Roses".

Work continued on the wardrobe and stage settings.

Spanish Soldier from the play.

Costume preparation for Margaret Medina, as the Virgin.

Costume and stage setting preparation.

Preparation of the Roses.

"Miracle of the Roses" Procession on 1st Street near Scottsdale Road.

The annual play held at Scottsdale High School Auditorium.

In the play, Juan Diego tells the Priest of the appearance of the Virgin to him.

Juan Diego explains to the Virgin that no one believes him and requests a sign that will make everyone believe.

The Virgin gives Juan Diego instructions on what he needs to do, and promises a miracle.

Monks bow as Juan displays the cloth with the image of the Virgin created by Roses.

Juan explains the events to the priest as an Aztec Indian looks on.

Following the play, Our Lady of Guadelupe is returned to the Adobe Mission.

Gov. McFarland attended as an honored guest.

Governor Ernest W. McFarland and parishioner.