Mission San Fernando Rey de España

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Mission of the Valley

Founded September 8, 1797. The padres sought a location for another mission to relieve the long journey between San Gabriel and San Buenaventura. The most desirable spot was already claimed by Francisco Reyes, the mayor of the Los Angeles pueblo. He relinquished his claim, probably gracefully, was a patron at the formal dedication, and was godfather of the first child baptized. (Text and image from California Mission History.)

Mission San Fernando Rey de España 

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España was founded on September 8, 1797 by Father Fermín Lasuén, making it the fourth mission site he had established in as many months. The prime location the padre selected, located along the principal highway leading to the Pueblo de Los Angeles, had been occupied by Francisco Reyes (then Los Angeles' mayor). However, after brief negotiations construction of the first buildings was soon underway (Mission records list Reyes as godfather to the first infant baptized at San Fernando).

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Links about Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana 

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California Missions: Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
Very brief one page history of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana.
The California Missions Site: Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
More in-depth history of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana. Includes a few photographs and information on how to cite the page for reports.
California Mission Internet Trail: Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
Contains a report written by a 4th grade class on Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana.
California Missions On-Line Project: Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
Has a brief paragraph on a variety of subjects related to Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana. Also has a short understanding assessment quiz.
Virtual Tour of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
Mr. Missions' photographs from nearly all angles of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana.
Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana Visual Journey
Stunning photographs of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana presented in a beautiful slideshow by the California Missions Resource Center.
California Travel: Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
Starting from the Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana facts page, you will find links to a professionally written mission history and description of the grounds.
Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana eBook
A downloadable ebook specifically about Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana hosted by the Peninsula Library System. Requires Adobe Reader.

Photos of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana 

Look inside Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana

Robert English has graciously given permission for his photos to be posted here. Click over to see his complete photoset of photos from his visit to the mission. You'll find details from both the exterior and interior of the building

Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Mission Hills, California (CA) by bobindrums

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Virtual look at Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana

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Photos of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana 

Another look at Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana

The following pictures are posted here with permission of the photographer, Brett Hampton. He has even included close-up photos of flowers on the grounds.

Pale Yellow Rose - ORTON by bhampton1963

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Hibiscus by bhampton1963

Hibiscus

Rose by bhampton1963

Rose

MIssion Cat by bhampton1963

MIssion Cat

Votive candles by bhampton1963

Votive candles

Crucifixion by bhampton1963

Crucifixion

Crucifixion by bhampton1963

Crucifixion

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East Garden of San Fernando Mission by bhampton1963

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Wooden Eagle sculpture detail by bhampton1963

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Lensmaster

lovin him wrote

im doin a mission of diz

Reply Posted April 01, 2009

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unknown wrote

maybe

Reply Posted March 29, 2009

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Hannah Montana wrote

hi !

Reply Posted March 12, 2009

mosaic wrote...

in reply to genesis I'm not entirely sure what you're referring to but in 1971, an earthquake damaged the mission and the entire building had to be rebuilt. I would imagine that the mission was closed during this period.

ReplyPosted December 08, 2008

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genesis wrote

If it was closed and why

Reply Posted December 07, 2008