Newhall, Santa Clarita, California

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Newhall
Community of Santa Clarita
William S. Hart Museum (La Loma de los Vientos)
William S. Hart Museum (La Loma de los Vientos)
Newhall is located in Santa Clarita
Newhall
Newhall
Position in Santa Clarita Valley
Coordinates: 34°23′N 118°32′W / 34.38°N 118.53°W / 34.38; -118.53Coordinates: 34°23′N 118°32′W / 34.38°N 118.53°W / 34.38; -118.53
CountryUnited States of America
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
CitySanta Clarita
Elevation
[1]
1,276 ft (389 m)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total52,386
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
91321
PO box
91322
Area code(s)661
GNIS feature ID272642
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newhall, Santa Clarita, California

Newhall is the southernmost and oldest community in the city of Santa Clarita, California. Prior to the 1987 consolidation of Canyon Country, Saugus, Newhall, and Valencia into the city of Santa Clarita, it was an unincorporated area. It was the first permanent town in the Santa Clarita Valley.

History[]

Street in Newhall, 1919, showing the Hotel Swall in the middle distance on the left side of the street, the later site of the Newhall Pharmacy

Named after businessman Henry Mayo Newhall, Newhall is home to the William S. Hart County Park, featuring tours of the famous silent movie maker's mansion.[2] Newhall is also home to the Pioneer Oil Refinery (California Historical Landmark, No. 172), the oldest surviving oil refinery in the world and the first commercially successful refinery in California. Over the years, Newhall has been the location for many movies, including Suddenly (1954) and Disney's The World's Greatest Athlete (1973). The TV-series The Magnificent Seven was also for the most part filmed in Newhall.[3]

The Lyons Station Stagecoach Stop was located at what is now Eternal Valley Cemetery near the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway in east Newhall.[4]

On April 6, 1970, four California Highway Patrol officers were shot dead during a traffic stop of two heavily armed career criminals. The incident was known as the Newhall incident, although it took place in present-day Valencia.[5] This led to increased emphasis on officer safety both within the CHP and nationwide.

Education[]

The Master's University, a non-denominational Christian liberal arts university, is located in Newhall.

At the elementary school level, Newhall is almost entirely served by the Newhall School District, except for the far northeastern portion (bordering Canyon Country) which is served by the Sulphur Springs School District. At the middle and high school levels, Newhall is served by Placerita and La Mesa Junior High Schools, and Hart and Golden Valley High Schools, all part of the William S. Hart Union High School District.[6]

Old Town Newhall[]

Walk of Western Stars

The historic district of Old Town Newhall (a.k.a. Downtown Newhall) is a major cultural and business center. It contains many independent restaurants, stores, and theaters, as well as a public library. Notable businesses in Old Town Newhall include Newhall Refinery (a gastropub), Newhall Press Room, The Old Town Junction, Brewery Draconum, Jazmin's Bakery, Commando Military Surplus, Pulchella Winery, National Glass, The Schiitr (a home audio store), Placerita Liquor, Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, and Hotel Lexen. The areas surrounding Old Town Newhall are predominantly Hispanic,[7] and there are many Mexican restaurants including La Charrita, El Pueblo, El Taco Llama, and El Pariente. Theaters in Old Town Newhall include Canyon Theater Guild, The Main, and Laemmle. The Old Town Newhall Farmers Market is located on the grounds of the public library. Other notable sites in the area include the William S. Hart Park; Newhall DMV; Newhall Elementary School (part of the Newhall School District); Newhall Metrolink station; Newhall Terrace, Newhall Crossings, and Californian apartment complexes; Veterans Historical Plaza; First Presbyterian Church of Newhall; Unity Center mosque; Newhall Community Center; and the historic Saugus Train Station (Heritage Junction). The official Old Town Newhall website describes it as "Santa Clarita's premier arts and entertainment district."[8] The Hart and Main wedding and event venue is scheduled to open in spring 2022.[9] Some of the recent developments in Old Town Newhall have been described as gentrification.[10][11]

Climate[]

This region experiences hot and dry summers. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Newhall has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[12]

Notable people[]

See also[]

  • Flag of Los Angeles County, California.svg Greater Los Angeles portal

References[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ elevation.maplogs.com (Newhall Metrolink station)
  2. ^ Alvarenga, Emily (2019-05-26). "The history behind the names: SCV edition". Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
  3. ^ Rowan, Terry (2013). The American Western A Complete Film Guide. Lulu Press, Inc. Page 252. ISBN 9781300418580.
  4. ^ Lyons Station Stagecoach Stop – OHP
  5. ^ "The Newhall Incident". SCV History. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  6. ^ "Wm. S. Hart Union High SD". SchoolSite Locator. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  7. ^ "The Racial Dot Map". Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  8. ^ "Old Town Newhall". Old Town Newhall. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  9. ^ "Meet the Merchants of Hart and Main". Santa Clarita Magazine. 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  10. ^ "Downtown Newhall". Gallatin Group. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  11. ^ "Your Tax Dollars at Work & Play". Inside SCV. April 2016. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  12. ^ "Newhall, California Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  13. ^ [1] "Movie Magic in Placerita Canyon" www.scvhistory (society). Melody Ranch history
  14. ^ Klein, Gary (June 7, 2012). "UCLA's Trevor Brown is Bruins' 'Mr. Everything'". Los Angeles Times.
  15. ^ https://hartmuseum.org/
  16. ^ Complete Game: The Story of Andrew Lorraine, Part 1 of 3
  17. ^ Duquette, Jim (January 22, 2015). "Ranking the top five likeliest suitors for Shields". MLB.com.

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