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Local History

Photographs

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Take a visual tour of the creation of Mission Viejo from its earliest days to the incorporation of the City of Mission Viejo!

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Videos

Local Newspapers

Articles

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Browse through the following selection of articles for an overview of the history and progress of Mission Viejo as a community.

Mission Viejo Timelines

Take a look at this handy timeline of early Mission Viejo milestones.

Contact Us With Your Local History Questions

Have a question about the history of Mission Viejo, or need help with some research? Contact us via email at localhistory@cityofmissionviejo.org or give us a call at (949) 452-8345.

A special thanks to all the members of the City of Mission Viejo Heritage Committee for their input, research, and cooperation.