Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
William S. Hart Park and Museum
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
1. William S. Hart Marker
The Museum is the beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival style mansion atop the hill. Docent-led tours through this historic home highlight Mr. Harts impressive collection of Western artwork by noted artists Charles M. Russell, Frederic Remington, and Joe de Yong, as well as costumes and props from early Hollywood, personal furnishings and effects, and artifacts representing multiple Native American cultures.
The Museum also includes an historic 1910 Ranch House, located just inside the gate, which exhibits Harts tack and saddle collection, personal furnishings, and additional Hollywood memorabilia.
William S. Hart Park, which opened in 1958, is registered California Point of Historical Interest No. 564.
Erected by County of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 564.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment
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Location. 34° 22.582′ N, 118° 31.565′ W. Marker is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Newhall. It is at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Newhall Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall CA 91321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William S. Hart (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ranch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pardee House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newhall Ranch House (about 700 feet away); Persian Gulf War (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Revolution (approx. 0.2 miles away); War of 1812 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.
More about this marker. The mansion, built in 1927, is open Wed-Sun 11-4 with free tours on the hour. Access requires a short hike to the top of the hill.
Also see . . .
1. William S. Hart. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 12, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. William S. Hart Park and Museum. Website
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
2. William S. Hart Marker
Located outside the parks pedestrian gate on Newhall Ave
3. William S. Hart Park and Museum - with Huell Howser. In this half-hour video, produced for local PBS television stations in 2007, Huell tours the mansion and learns about its history, plus old photos and silent movie clips. (Submitted on May 16, 2024.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
3. Hart Mansion
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
4. Inside the Mansion
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5. Photo on display in the Mansion
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6. Ranch House
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
7. Inside the Ranch House
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
8. Nearby Marker
William S. Hart is an honoree on the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
9. Plaque at Mansion
This park has been dedicated by William S. Hart for the benefit of the American public of every race and creed. Marker placed by request of William S. Hart.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 66 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 23, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 9. submitted on July 23, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
