Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Ranch House

William S. Hart

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024

1. The Ranch House Marker

Inscription.
Mr. Hart used this Ranch House as a second home from the years 1921-1924. He came here to escape the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. During these years he planned his dream home at the top of the hill.

The Ranch House was built in 1910 by Mr. George Babcock Smith. He lived here. with his family until 1918, when William S. Hart leased the building and property to use as a film location. The house was constructed of board and bat (boards and nails). The walls were easily removed to allow film crews to film interior shots lit by sunlight.

In 1921, Mr. Hart purchased the property from Mr. Smith. As land became available, Mr. Hart increased the size of his property to 230 acres. He named this property the Horseshoe Ranch. In 1922, the Ranch House walls were permanently installed and the exterior of the building was stuccoed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 34° 22.549′ N, 118° 31.582′ W. Marker is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Newhall. It can be reached from the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24151 Newhall Ave, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William S. Hart (a few steps from this marker); William S. Hart Park and Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Pardee House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newhall Ranch House (about 700 feet away); Mitchell Adobe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Ellen’s Tea Room (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Fernando Tunnel (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Loma de los Vientos (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.

The Ranch House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024

2. The Ranch House and Marker

Inside the Ranch House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018

3. Inside the Ranch House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.