An old photograph of the San Fernando Mission which has now been converted into a museum.
Chapter 3 Historical Settlement
There have been many Native American tribes that have settled and lived in the valley dating back almost 8,000 years. They thrived off hunting camps and trading and called the land their home until the Spanish came to begin settlement there in 1769. Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana was built in present day Mission Hills in 1797. (I have actually made a visit to this mission about 13 years ago). Urbanization into the valley during the 20th century began in the late 50s thanks to three new industries, the film industry, automobile industry, and the airplane industry. (There are multiple aviation business located throughout the valley including a Boeing Laboratory.) The plans of 1960s to develop an area known as "Porter Ranch" ended up expanding the original size of the valley by about 50 square miles.
An old photograph of the San Fernando Mission which has now been converted into a museum.
An old photograph of the San Fernando Mission which has now been converted into a museum.
