Mission San Diego de Alcalá’s
Padre Jayme Museum Expansion Project
Commissioned by Rev. Peter M. Escalante
Stuart Sawasaki, Principal Architect, Heritage Architecture and Planning, San Diego, CA
Mark Sauer President & CEO, MSC, Inc., Mark Sauer Construction, Inc. Corona, CA.
Archaeological and Historical Consultant, Dr. Jack S. Williams, South Bend, Indiana
Vision Statement
The Mission Museum Expansion project is dedicated to providing some aspects of the history of Mission San Diego de Alcalá. The primary goal is to present a story of this history from the pre-16th century into the 20th century. We will endeavor to display and interpret those years using original artifacts, where possible, and to incorporate displays related the native people and newcomers. We will add a video component to further share the story using primary source material for the education of the public.
Project Timeline
2018
During the planning of the 250th Commemorative Year(2019) of the founding of Mission San Diego de Alcalá(1769), it was proposed to renovate and expand The Padre Jayme Museum.
2018/2019
Planning commenced and funds raised from our year-long event were designated to the expansion efforts.
2019
Designs were created. Electrical, heating, parking, fire protection, security considerations were all a component of the plan.
December 2019
The plans were submitted to the City of San Diego.
Early 2020
A pandemic hit…
Summer 2021
After a lengthy delay, approval for the project finally arrived!
October 20, 2021
Construction began! See pictures below!
April 25, 2022
Soft Opening!
