Friday, December 05, 2008

Newhall is the southernmost and oldest district of Santa Clarita, California. Prior to the 1987 consolidation of Valencia, Canyon Country, Saugus, Newhall, and other geographically proximate settlements into the conglomerate city of Santa Clarita, it was an independent but unincorporated town. It was the first permanent Anglo settlement in the valley.

Named after businessman Henry Newhall, Newhall is home to the William S. Hart County Park, featuring tours of the famous silent movie maker's mansion. Over the years, Newhall has been the location for many movies, including Suddenly(1954), which starred Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason and Nancy Gates.

Newhall was the site of the Newhall Incident, in which four California Highway Patrol officers were shot to death on April 6, 1970 during a traffic stop of two heavily armed career criminals. This led to increased emphasis on officer safety both within the CHP and across the nation.

OLD TOWN NEWHALL:
READY FOR REVITALIZATION AND DEVELOPERS 

“OldTown Newhall has very good potential to strengthen its destination appeal to the Santa Clarita market area.” --2007 Retail Opportunities Analysis for OldTown Newhall

Santa Clarita was recently named as the Best City to live in California by CNN/Money Magazine. The Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation named Santa Clarita as one of the top five most business friendly cities in Los Angeles, and America’s Promise named Santa Clarita as one of 100 best communities for young people. Located in the City of Santa Clarita is the historical and cultural treasure of Newhall, poised for revitalization and ready to welcome developers who share the City’s vision of creating a pedestrian friendly, destination commercial area...[read more]

SEEING STARS IN OLD TOWN NEWHALL

The Walk of Western Stars is Old Town Newhall’s own walk of fame. The Walk of Stars began in 1981 to honor the legends of western film, television and radio who have contributed to America’s heritage since 1900. The Old West comes alive again each year when Western stars are immortalized in bronze and terrazzo tile on the streets of Old Town Newhall during the City of Santa Clarita’s Cowboy Festival.