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Title supplied by cataloger. Mission San Fernando Rey de Espan~a (originally La Misio´n del Sen~or Fernando, Rey de Espan~a) was the seventeenth mission built in Alto California. It was built in a quadrangle, similar to other missions. Founded by father Fermi´n Lasue´n on September 8, 1797 in Mission Hills, it is located on the former settlement of Encino Rancho. In 1999 is was added to the National Register of Historic Places-Building #71001076. It has also been dedicated as California Historic Landmark #157. It continues to serve as a parish church. Photograph caption dated October 4, 1949 reads, "Reginal Bolt, general contractor, points out replicas of original beams in the restored workshops of the San Fernando Mission to Father Augustine O'dea, director of restoration work. The beams are finished with salt and lime to produce an antique appearance."
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