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Said to be ruins of La Mision Vieja (The Old Mission) in Rancho La Merced, Potrero Chico (present-day Montebello).
ca. 1889; Published/Photographed by Unknown
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Site of La Mision Vieja (The Old Mission), lower right. Looking east to Whittier Hills with San Gabriel Blvd crossing Rio Hondo.
ca. Early 1900s; Published/Photographed by Unknown
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Dedication of La Mision Vieja (The Old Mission) monument by Walter P. Temple.
1921, Jul 31; Published/Photographed by Unknown
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Monument at Lincoln Blvd & San Gabriel Blvd to Sgt Joseph Kauffman, died in WWI in 1918. Monument later moved to Temple City park.
ca. 1921-1930; Published/Photographed by Unknown
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Potreo La Mision Vieja de San Gabriel.
1939, Mar 8; Published/Photographed by L.A. County Flood Control Dist.
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Los Angeles Times clipping showing oil derrick at Lincoln Ave. and San Gabriel Blvd., behind marker for origina Mission San Gabriel.
1950, Apr 30; Published/Photographed by Los Angeles Times
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Map of La Mision Vieja (The Old Mission) area, centered on San Gabriel & Lincoln Blvds.
Undated; Published/Photographed by Unknown
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"All that remains of the Old San Gabriel mission, near the River.".
Undated; Published/Photographed by Unknown
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Site of La Mision Vieja (The Old Mission) with Rio Hondo in background.
Undated; Published/Photographed by Unknown
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Said to be ruins of La Mision Vieja (The Old Mission) in Rancho La Merced, Potrero Chico (present-day Montebello).
Undated; Published/Photographed by Unknown
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*Montebello Historical Society
Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Museum
946 N. Adobe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-4592
