Mission San Diego de Alcala Archives

The display of the following archival photographs has been granted by the San Diego Historical Society, our sincere thanks for their participation.

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The mission was in a state of deteration from neglect in the 1920's, when the roof caved in, the rain soaked the adobe bricks, in a short length of time the mission was considered in "ruins".

The above photograph displays the state of ruin the mission had reached in 1927.

At the same time, the aquaduct system was considered in "good" shape.

Opening celebration of the restoration of Mission San Diego de Alcala in 1931. Take a fieldtrip of the mission as it stands today!