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Today In SCV History: May 31, 1891 – Establishment Of First Presbyterian Church Of Newhall

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On May 31, 1891, the First Presbyterian Church of Newhall was established by Reverend F. D. Sewards with 16 charter members of the Community Presbyterian Church. The wooden chapel was located at Market Street and Newhall Avenue. The land was donated by Margaret Jane Newhall, widow of Henry Mayo Newhall, and the Newhall family also donated two-thirds of the construction ...

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Today In SCV History: Feb. 26, 1923 – Chaplin Film ‘The Pilgrim’ Premiers Nationally

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On Feb. 26, 1923, Charlie Chaplin’s film “The Pilgrim” premiered for the first time across the nation, showcasing Santa Clarita’s Saugus Train Depot. Over 100 years ago, the Saugus Train Depot in Santa Clarita stole the scene at the beginning of 1923’s “The Pilgrim.” At the time, the Saugus Train Depot sat near the modern intersection of Railroad Avenue and ...

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Today In SCV History: Feb. 26, 1923 – Chaplin Film ‘The Pilgrim’ Premiers Nationally

On Feb. 26, 1923, Charlie Chaplin’s film “The Pilgrim” premiered for the first time across the nation, showcasing Santa Clarita’s Saugus Train Depot.  Over 100 years ago, the Saugus Train Depot in Santa Clarita stole the scene at the beginning of 1923’s “The Pilgrim.” At the time, the Saugus Train Depot sat near the modern intersection of Railroad Avenue and ...

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