GUESTBOOK
On Saturday, July 23, 2005 11:57:05 a.m., Carol J. Stierwalt Ehat from Sanger, Ca, USA wrote...
Signed your guest book back in '03 and am still enjoying the site. So many memories for me from Forrest Park, Aqua Dulce, Saugus, Placerita Canyon, Newhall........ Went down that way not too long ago. My, my how things change. Thank God for memories of what used to be. Thanks soooooo much for sharing. Carol Jo Stierwalt Ehat
On Tuesday, July 19, 2005 11:04:41 a.m., Annette J. Laizure from Pahrump, Nevada, USA wrote...
What a wonderful site to locate. We have a display in our museum regarding the Borax and the 20 mule team. So glad to pass on information to our visitors. Thank You!
On Monday, July 18, 2005 01:55:32 p.m., Barbara Elizabeth Johnson from West Plains, Missouri, usa wrote...
Being the great grandaughter of Thomas Mitchell, I love my history. This sight allows me to go back in time and remember family and friends who have passed on. Great job on this sight.
On Thursday, July 14, 2005 12:33:00 p.m., L.M. Schultz from Sacramento, CA, U.S.A. wrote...
Thanks! In 1955 we moved from Sunland to Gaezley Ave. in Forest Park, Mint Canyon. My dad worked at Bermite and my mom was a waitress at the "junction". Went to Sulphur Springs elementary from Kindergarten in 1958 until first half of third grade, then we moved to Topanga Canyon and eventually to Nevada City area. I have class pctures of those years there, and I think a few photos of the 4th of July parade in Newhall. I clearly recall hanging out with Brian? Dyer ,Dyer's Honey and gorging myself on honey comb. Feel free to contact me re: photos. Thak you, God bless. Marlene Schultz
On Sunday, July 10, 2005 04:33:29 p.m., Brenda Popham from Bedias, Texas wrote...
I am researching Wyatt Earp.I have a portrate of a man that I purchased @ a Antique Store in Princeton,IL.,last year,that I truely believe to be Wyatt Earp,as a young man,before he moved to California.This is only my belief,noone else's.Thanks
On Thursday, July 7, 2005 12:49:52 p.m., Rushelle Buck from Newhall, CA, USA wrote...
Just want to thank Leon Worden again for the wonderful photos of my grandfather, Ben Summers. Thank you again. My Nana passed away one year ago today and she would be so tickled. Rushelle Summers-Buck
On Wednesday, June 29, 2005 10:19:09 p.m., Karlotta from Valencia, CA wrote...
Long time resident of SCV - since 1968!
On Wednesday, June 29, 2005 09:27:27 a.m., Michael Cohne from Reseda, CA, USA wrote...
Excellent site. Considered moving near to Sand Canyonin the '70's. Sorry I didn't.
On Monday, June 20, 2005 12:57:40 p.m., Yolanda Olivera (Ayala-Maynez) from Templeton, CA, USA wrote...
in response to rosie valenzuela. article re:San Bernardino band of mission indians.
On Saturday, June 18, 2005 11:49:06 a.m., Carol S. Fitzsimmons from Valencia, Ca., United States wrote...
We have enjoyed this site so much we have explored the canyons with our children when they were young,and have also explored it with our grandkids.Everyone loves the history you have provided us in photos ,it makes it even more interesting ,thank you.
On Friday, June 17, 2005 12:19:47 p.m., Cindy Fitzsimmons from Sacramento, Ca, USA wrote...
I grew up in Newhall/Saugus in the fifties and sixties, graduated from Hart in 68. This is a great website!
On Wednesday, June 15, 2005 02:33:34 a.m., Jack from Corona, NY, USA wrote...
Very interesting! A friend Charles Herr was in a tent with a Survey Crew, when the water hit. He was the only survivor of that crew. He is listed under the "Injured". This is first time I have seen the whole story. Thank you!! Harvey
On Monday, June 13, 2005 08:50:58 a.m., Ralph Wells from Monmouth, OR wrote...
My family moved to Newhall in 1963, and I stayed through high school, and graduated from Hart in 1967, the year the school declared the WWII temporary buildings permanent. I worked with Newhall Land and Farm on marketing, and realized early on that I didn't want to stay. I didn't! My first trip back to visit since I left was 2002, and I couldn't believe that the whole west side along I-5 had turned into a gigantic strip mall. For those of you who live there, you should have been there when it was a wonderful town.
On Tuesday, June 7, 2005 12:15:45 p.m., Karen Deason Campbell from Newman, Calif., USA wrote...
Just found your fantastic web site! It is really great to see information about all the history of the area where I grew up, with my family since 1962. My parents Morrie & Geri Deason are still active in the SCV Chamber of Commerce and have been Ambassadors for many years now. It's wonderful seeing my best friend's parents Frenchie & Carol Lagasse as they once were. And my husband loves viewing all the landscape images as we remembered them & as they used to be before all the developement!! My husband Sam and I sold our Saugus home on Oaklar, in 1976, moved to Mariposa, CA. with our 2 daughters and 1998 settled in Gustine/Newman area to be around our 6 grandchildren (all of which are on a page on our site). If we uncover any old photos of history of the area we would love to send them to you for posting on your site. My husband is perplexed as to whly there is no mention or any images of the old Feed Lot in your history of Newhall? Thanks again for the site, Karen Campbell
On Monday, June 6, 2005 11:36:05 a.m., Larry from New York, NY, USA wrote...
Outstanding web site, particularly the history of the Ridge Route, which I have navigated some years back.
On Saturday, June 4, 2005 12:42:33 p.m., Franksidney from Norcross, ga wrote...
saw program on discovery chanel
On Wednesday, June 1, 2005 04:42:54 p.m., Jeannie Sayers from Marble Falls (Erbie), ARkansas, USA wrote...
How neat to find your pages! I grew up in the area with a lot of memories of soledad store-Mr Hanson , round, with a shiney bald head, who did most of the butchering and Mr. Olsen-tall and slim -usually in a flannel shirt with suspenders-he would set special figurines back for me on his desk until I could save up enough allowance to buy them- Kids perfect candy store-licorice whips and bit-o-honey...They had a glass front cabinet that they kept Indian jewelery in -Dad later said that no-one ever lost a pawn there, but they turqoiuse and obsidian stuff often lived there until the next rodeao. the restaurant and Aqua Dolce-Saugus and newhall-Mint canyon. i was pretty little, but have some strong memories-We lived in Aqua Dolce , Just below a lady with red hair who had a series of tanks(ponds) think she was raising frogs or catfish? The house had a glass covered patio and we had 60 milk goats. I remember coyotes coming in on the screen porch one night and tearing up my Shirley Temple doll- And there was a lady named Margaret who was a waitress at the drugstore fountain- a dentist that the folks rented from once-and Hank Darnell- (stories here) also a small bar where dad went I can remember seeing both Porter Wagoner and Buck Owens play there. Pat rick Liza , who owned Bermite Powder , was a good friend of Dad's- I remember the folks bought in Sand canyon at one time-Memories of Mint and Tick canyons-where the old bauxite mine was-movies being made-Dad provided stock to both rodeos and movies-ALL the oldtimers-met Roy Rogers-Monty- Chill Wills Gene Aurty- -The folks took off and deer hunted one year on hundreds of miles of fire trails in an old chevy coupe- I loved climbing in Bouquet Canyon by the waterfalls.
On Wednesday, June 1, 2005 10:37:59 a.m., Julie Slight from Stevenson Ranch, Ca wrote...
I love santa clarita and am always interested in our history.
On Saturday, May 28, 2005 04:27:10 p.m., Marie from E. Stroudsburg, Pa., USA wrote...
I've used Borax for years. I love it.
On Friday, May 27, 2005 12:16:56 p.m., Richard Proctor wrote...
I would like to have copies of photos Edward F. Beale and Beale's Cut. They would be published in the Conf of CA Historical Societies journal: CA Historian (see website above). Thank you for your effort. Richard Proctor
On Friday, May 20, 2005 07:00:17 p.m., Tony Materazzo from Melbourne, victoria, Australia wrote...
i am after the exact location of the movie "duel" when the truck goes over the cliff.thankyou.
On Wednesday, May 18, 2005 09:07:49 a.m., Michael A. Mcvey from Greenville, TX, U.S.A wrote...
Great Site, love the pictures and history. grew up in Newhall - Saugus, rased at Saugus Speedway 1968 - 1973 Thanks Mike McVey
On Friday, May 13, 2005 01:37:36 a.m., Barnes, Sondra from Springfield, Illinois, USA wrote...
My daughter and I toured the Wm. S.Hart Mansion in 1998. Tonight I've enjoyed reading about the St. Francisquito Dam. and seeing the pictures of the various ranches that were there be fore the Dam burst!
On Wednesday, May 4, 2005 05:52:48 a.m., Antuan Bernad from Ny, usa wrote...
Very good web site. Great information that is logically listed!
On Monday, May 2, 2005 09:23:48 a.m., Hans from Berlin, germany, Germany wrote...
I have ancestors in your town! :o) How great I found this site! Thanks!
On Sunday, May 1, 2005 01:57:43 p.m., Maria R. Lindsey from Castaic, Ca., La wrote...
Great information and pictures, proud to live in the historical Santa Clarita Valley.
On Saturday, April 30, 2005 02:29:43 p.m., Jack Chiras from Millbury, MA, USA wrote...
Searching for the exact location of Chuck's Cafe and other locations in the film, Duel.
On Friday, April 29, 2005 11:32:43 p.m., Nick Rissman from Beaumont, TX wrote...
When I was a young boy, I attended the Woodcraft Rangers camp at Stanley Ranch in Hasley Canyon. I remember hiking a mountain (propbably a hill!) there called Razor's Edge. Does anyone have any info on this place?
On Friday, April 29, 2005 01:04:08 p.m., Ashley Ghiggia from florida wrote...
Just looking up family of Ghiggia history, Great page
On Saturday, April 23, 2005 12:22:53 p.m., Rowena Vogel from Burbank, CA, United States wrote...
Great site to see the History of my Family.
On Wednesday, April 20, 2005 05:56:14 p.m., Glenn J. Mix from Puyallup, Wa., USA wrote...
We enjoy the site
On Monday, April 18, 2005 07:42:38 p.m., Jeanette Arambula-Davalos from Castaic, CA, USA wrote...
I am interested in Henry Wiley and his contributions to SCV.
On Monday, April 18, 2005 12:04:56 a.m., Ernesto Sanchez from Santa Maria, CA, USA wrote...
I love the Santa Clarita Valley area. I plan to move there one day.
On Saturday, April 16, 2005 09:19:49 p.m., Kathy Gray Mcbride from Houston, texas wrote...
i moved to piru when i was 9 years old and lived there through most of my teen years.about 1951--1958. alot of my family still live there.
On Friday, April 15, 2005 08:39:48 a.m., Betty January wrote...
I am looking for historic information on a saddle maker in Saugus in the late 60's and early 70's. The saddle maker was Slim Sheppard &Sons'.
On Thursday, April 14, 2005 10:39:47 a.m., Jennifer L. Shaw from Valencia, California, USA wrote...
What a delight to find this website! As a resident of Santa Clarita and a history lover, I'm so happy to learn about 'my own backyard's' past. I'll definitely be bookmarking. And as a writer, I may refer back often, as I'd love to write something with a Santa Clarita setting (sometime soon). Thank you so much for providing so much fascinating information -- and pictures!
On Tuesday, April 12, 2005 08:06:00 p.m., Linda Hasley Benson from Monroe, MI, USA wrote...
I have family in Valencia and visit several times a year. Looking for info on where Hasley Canyon got it's name.
On Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:56:46 a.m., Daniel Mann from Providence, Rhode Island, USA wrote...
Hi Ginger MacDonald, hi LA, my shows Danoe The Clown, airs Saturday at 11:00 am to 12:00 on Channel 20, in Santa Clarita Valley, ginger is a artist, and a producer, check out my site danoetheclown.com, and Tony site Providencedancingcop.com . Hope to see Ginger in April at the Irish Village, in South Yarmoth Ma. http://www.capecod-irishvillage.com/attractions.shtml
On Tuesday, March 29, 2005 01:55:33 p.m., Don And Carol Stevens from Lakeview, AR, USA wrote...
Great stuff!
On Monday, March 28, 2005 07:39:27 p.m., Harvey Rookus from Anchorage, Alaska, USA wrote...
Very interesting! A friend Charles Herr was in a tent with a Survey Crew, when the water hit. He was the only survivor of that crew. He is listed under the "Injured". This is first time I have seen the whole story. Thank you!! Harvey
On Saturday, March 26, 2005 03:13:26 p.m., Mya' Loui Raggio from Sacramento, CA, USA wrote...
I really enjoyed finding my family photos here. Thank you.
On Monday, March 21, 2005 01:59:56 p.m., Kathryn Marie Chacanaca Howard from Rapid City, So Dakota, USA wrote...
Would like any information on Chacanaca family & ancestors My Father was Leopold Vidal Chacanaca I graduated Hart Hi 1949 Thanks
On Saturday, March 19, 2005 03:56:12 p.m., Neil Lamont from Sheridan, WY, USA wrote...
I've recently bought a Cornish & Co. organ that it says was built in Washington, NJ and was looking for some historical information on it.
On Saturday, March 19, 2005 09:46:52 a.m., Jack States from Valencia, CA wrote...
Living and working in Santa Clarita, I want to learn about our history.
On Wednesday, March 16, 2005 04:48:36 p.m., Paul from Houston, Tx, USA wrote...
I have always been interested in Santa Clarita history. Now my dreams are fulfilled.
On Monday, March 14, 2005 08:30:57 a.m., Mark A Smith from Port Huron, mich, U S wrote...
dear sir some years ago i wrote in to see if i could get a modle of a 20 mule team borax train was told the dies wer being rebuilt we had one wen i was small my ma put it to gether id like to get another are thies evan offered any more if so pleas let me know sincerly MRedbuffalo@.com
On Tuesday, March 8, 2005 12:10:25 p.m., John Evarts from Saugus, ca, usa wrote...
great website, i just moved here from oregon and like to find out historical info about the area i live. thank-you.
On Sunday, March 6, 2005 11:10:17 a.m., Carman Pond from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada wrote...
What a fantastic website!! I found your site by accident and was so thrilled to read about all my favorite cowboy heroes from the past. It really brought back memories of Saturday Matinees and buying 10 cent comic books next door after the show. I thought I had the world by the tail a few years back when I stumbled onto webshots.com and found the website to have a huge collection of B western cowboy photo stills. I delightfully down loaded all the ones I knew and ones I had only heard about to use as screen savers. Well, your site takes the cake. In the last few weeks I' ve been having the time of my life reading up on those bios and have been finding them interestingly informative. Thanks for making my day or should I say month or maybe year. I 'm kind of hooked on them and I have to read a couple a day. (like a good book you can't put down)............................................Sincerely Carm P.S. Do you have all your infomation compiled in book form? That would be nice to have.
On Friday, March 4, 2005 02:25:36 p.m., Walt from Miami wrote...
Nice site. Thanks. ae903c166f233@yahoo.com
On Thursday, March 3, 2005 06:28:03 a.m., Driver Mumu from Haltson, tx, usa wrote...
I lived in and around Newhall from mid '50's to 1987. Found this site through a friend who is on Classmates.com - Hart High. Thanks very much, nice site.
On Friday, February 25, 2005 08:28:47 a.m., Michael wrote...
We love your website and all the photographs. We have lived in the Santa Clarita Valley since the mid '70s and really enjoy it. Keep up the good work.
On Thursday, February 24, 2005 10:09:24 a.m., Solo Richards from North Hollywood, Calif, USA wrote...
Great site ~ Was born & raised in the SF Valley (1946). Loved browsing
On Wednesday, February 16, 2005 02:41:39 p.m., John Foster from Chatsworth, California, USA wrote...
I am doing a project in the Spring Canyon area just off the Soledad Canyon exit. We found a 1920-1930 homestead down in the canyon, near the west side. Based on the artifacts found at the site, we believe it was occupied by a woman. I would be grateful if anyone having knowledge of the place or occupant would contact me.
On Tuesday, February 15, 2005 09:36:09 p.m., Jeff Lui from Santa Clarita, CA wrote...
Just checking up on this site to see if there is anything new on this site. You guys are still doing a great job! I grew up in Santa Clarita all of my life and I still love it out here. If anyone has any questions about this valley, just email me :)
On Saturday, February 12, 2005 10:11:24 p.m., Tammy Huber from Toronto, ontario, Canada wrote...
thanks for keeping me informed about my long time ago community. I loved living there. I'm going to be posting my pictures of the place on cafetrip.com soon.
On Friday, February 11, 2005 04:48:44 p.m., Cindy Luff from Columbia, mo, usa wrote...
my grandfather, Henry Mathis, died in the St. Francis dam disaster
On Friday, February 11, 2005 07:37:09 a.m., Jack Johnson from Priest River, Idaho, USA wrote...
Good site. I lived in the area and worked in Piru and Newhall quite a few times.
On Thursday, February 10, 2005 08:10:32 p.m., R.W. Mackey from Saugus, CA, USA wrote...
Thanx a 1,000,000 for making this site a reality!
On Wednesday, February 9, 2005 10:59:45 p.m., Barry Hudson wrote...
Good Site
On Sunday, February 6, 2005 08:39:54 a.m., Joe from New York, NYC, USA wrote...
I spend a lot of time on your site. This is great to find out about the area around here. I spend a lot of time out in the valley and the surrounding areas looking at all the old history around. thank you Joe
On Tuesday, February 1, 2005 04:08:21 p.m., Susan Thomas-Tarney from Laguna Hills, CA, USA wrote...
I loved CC where I grew up. Those were happy times, hiking in the hills, over to Dillenbecks and back..........good place to be a kid back then (late 60's, early 70's).
On Tuesday, February 1, 2005 10:08:01 a.m., Janet Menetrier from Charlotte, NC, USA wrote...
Me and My family are so excited about finding this site. I have been working on our family tree for my father in law, Pierre Menetrier. formly from France. He had a grandfather named Alfred Menetrier. When searching for his grandfather I found his great,great grandfather and a great uncle whom he never knew he had. That would be Charles Alexandre Menetrier,t(known to day as Alex Mentry)who is the bother to Alfred, and Auguste Menetrier, whom stayed behind in france when the family moved to the states in the 1800's. The living relatives from France and here in the states are just taken back from learning all this and we plan to have a family reunion,in the near future at the site of Mentryville. Thank you all for preserving a part of our families history.
On Tuesday, February 1, 2005 06:07:31 a.m., Bill from Corona, NY, USA wrote...
Outstanding web site, particularly the history of the Ridge Route, which I have navigated some years back.
On Saturday, January 29, 2005 04:54:03 a.m., Jack from Jiok, KOKO, Uk wrote...
It has been a short trip down memory lane. Thanks!
On Friday, January 28, 2005 10:21:50 p.m., Fredric L. Rice from Glendora, California, United States wrote...
I was reading the article about John Quigley tree sitting in Old Glory and I had to stop by and sign the guestbook.
On Friday, January 28, 2005 01:25:36 p.m., Brenda "Lemar" Sullivan from South Glastonbury, Connecticut wrote...
Great website. I was born and raised in Canyon Country and moved away over 20 years ago. I'm researching local history for my genealogy profile. Thanks for doing this website its great for those of us living far away and are having trouble remembering local facts.
On Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:03:59 p.m., Sarah Hunt from Los Angeles, CA, USA wrote...
I am so pleased to have found your website and to discover that such an amazing place as Heritage Junction exists so close to home. I cannot wait to visit with my children and explore.
On Monday, January 24, 2005 08:45:20 a.m., Allen L. Hill from Pahrump, Nevada, USA wrote...
I grew up in the North Oaks area in the early 60's when everthing there was just referred to as just plain "Saugus". As a kid I used to hike all the local mountains, hills, & valleys in the area for miles long before housing tracts, freeways,smog, and all the evils of civilization invaded what was once God's Country. I've seen a lot of changes that deeply sadden me. Precious memories of a sacred place lost to time is the greatest treasure this ole prospector has ever found. Legend has it that there is a church treasure hidden there from a local mission whose wealth defies that of every early mission built in the State of California. I use to hear the legend when I was kid and it sparked my imagination enough to make me who I am today,- a Mojave Desert prospector/gold miner. I've been more than blessed to be a part of Saugus history and it's history to be a part of me. With this much said - "Let the Lord be with you and the wind in your back" Tonie E. Seger Burro Schmidt's Camp, El Paso Mtns., California 1985
On Sunday, January 23, 2005 12:32:26 p.m., Diana from Santa Paula, California, USA wrote...
Doing personal research on the St. Francis Dam disaster and came across this site. I found it interesting and helpful.
On Saturday, January 22, 2005 02:30:59 p.m., Patty Mooney from Yukon, OKLAHOMA, United States wrote...
I have an W.W. Kimball Piano, serial number 128084. I would like to know when it was made and if it is worth anything.
On Friday, January 21, 2005 09:13:18 a.m., Larry Thomas from Burbank, Calif., U.S.A. wrote...
Outstanding web site, particularly the history of the Ridge Route, which I have navigated some years back.
On Tuesday, January 18, 2005 11:04:22 a.m., Danny Haszard from Bangor, Maine, USA wrote...
Good read I went looking for a mouse and I found a lion.I wish you sweet success and many hits.Cheers,Danny Haszard Bangor Maine USA
On Monday, January 17, 2005 07:16:28 p.m., Kevin Messelt from Culdesac, ID, USA wrote...
I was born and raised in Newhall, 1959-1975. I left when I was seventeen and have only been back twice in the early 80's. I really enjoyed looking at some of the places where I spent some of the best, and worst days of my life. Looking back, it was not a bad place to grow up. Thanks
On Monday, January 17, 2005 01:15:48 p.m., Lana Hayes from Visalia, ca, usa wrote...
just heard about your website..interesting in seeing some of the pictures
On Monday, January 17, 2005 03:48:20 a.m., Gio from Amstelveen, NL, Netherlands wrote...
You have a very nice webpage. I like it very much. Especially the beautiful pictures! I can learn from your idea's for my homepage.
On Monday, January 10, 2005 03:12:02 p.m., Louis Stradiotto from Roseville, CA, USA wrote...
Our family lived in Saugus from 1967 - 1990. Really enjoyed looking at all the pictures especially of Castaic, Saugus, Newhall and the Ridge Route.
On Saturday, January 8, 2005 06:31:11 a.m., Thomsson from Denmark wrote...
Thank you for the information about Santa clarita! I ve found it very useful. I wish, there would be more sites like this in the internet.
On Wednesday, January 5, 2005 01:54:04 a.m., Joan Parks from Pennsauken, new jersey, USA wrote...
Hoppy my favorite. watch all of his movies when ever they come on Westerns Channel
On Tuesday, January 4, 2005 03:59:59 p.m., Robert E. & Esther Anderson from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA wrote...
We are thinking seriousely of moving to Friendly Valley.
On Tuesday, January 4, 2005 10:57:17 a.m., George Redfox from Downey, California, USA wrote...
Nice Site! I am a member of Downey Historical Society and we are looking for ideas for our website. Your site provides lots of good info.
On Saturday, January 1, 2005 11:24:13 p.m. , David Newhall Hill from Piru , ca. wrote...
reviewing pictures
On Thursday, December 30, 2004 11:19:56 p.m., Roger Coleman from Santa Paula, Ca., usa wrote...
Born in Santa Paula, 1930
On Tuesday, December 14, 2004 02:18:18 p.m., Robin Goebel from Canyon Country, CA, USA wrote...
It has been a short trip down memory lane. Thanks!
On Monday, December 13, 2004 03:04:05 p.m., Eric Brown from Saugus, MA, USA wrote...
Just checking in from the other Saugus...
On Sunday, December 12, 2004 05:08:37 p.m., Daniel Mann from Providence, Rhode Island, Usa New England wrote...
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On Thursday, December 9, 2004 10:17:13 p.m., Carlos Tan from Valencia, CA. wrote...
I am just checking history of Santa Clarita Valley
On Wednesday, December 1, 2004 01:16:49 p.m., Werner Buehner from Stuttgart, w‡rttemberg, Germany wrote...
in the last years if I steh in valencia for holliday I went alwise to boron in this small nice old restaurant, to visit this friendly staff and the people of this small town. I think I will buy a old house there and move to this place which I love soooo much. werner b‡hner gmermany
On Monday, November 22, 2004 06:21:10 p.m., Joe Suman from Elizabeth Lake, California, Usa Of Course wrote...
First off...What a wonderful, informative and resourceful site...Just fabulous!...I've been a resident of the wonderful communities of Hughes/Elizabeth lakes since 1975 now, and have always been fascinated with the rich history, as well as folklore associated with the area..Through the years, I've been fortunate enough to establish a modicum of rapport with the 'oldtimers'..(sadly, many of whom have passed on)...In any event, I'd learned about the old Munz resort (Later American Adventure, and now Paul Newmans' "The Painted Turtle" camp for ailing children)... AND the 'edgewater' which was a mom and pop 'overnight' camping spot providing horses for backcountry 'trail blazing' as well as a pool complete with a high board for summer fun...Though far long gone..The remnants of this small resort can still be viewed from the parking lot at Elizabeth Lakes north side...it's where the tree outcropppings are..though private property and access is privy to owners only..(the land and its adjacent property being owned by magazine mogul Robert E. "Pete" Peterson is heavily guarded and inaccessible)...I have some questions in reference to the area still unanswered, so if anybody can enlighten me..It would be greatly appreciated...First...at the end of San Francisquito Canyon road, where it T's onto Elizabeth Lake Rd..There's an old gas station on the south west corner...I've been told it was known as "anders? corner" and was active until sometime in the early 30's to mid 40's..Then, a subsequent owner...A doctor..would provide rudimentary services for residents of the area...Secondly..above the intersections of Elizabeth Lake Rd. and Johnson Rd...(where the two roads from Lancaster and Palmdale meet) there are old foundations of somekind of compound or residence...What are they?...Third...on a nightly 'dog walk' a couple of years ago..My curiousity prevailed and I took my dogs for a walk to the forementioned (guarded) area 'edgewater' where I was greeted by an extremely pleasant elderly woman (turned out to be Robert E. Petersons sister or cousin, I don't recall which)...In any event, she informed me that she and her husband ran the resort until the mid-late 60's...After some cordial 'small talk' she asked if I'd known about the old gravesites marked by tombstones a couple of hundred yards away on a bluff, above some ancient vineyards overlooking the lake....She said they were the graves of some old mexican landowners, presumably the ones which originally established the vineyard, and they may be related in some way to Tiburico Vasquez...They pre-date the turn of the century, so who knows...Also, she added that decendants of the two individuals would visit the graves about once a year up until the late 70's or so and maintain the site, after which all visitation suddenly stopped for some unknown reason....Anyone know about this?...Third..and finally last...En route to Lake Hughes from Elizabeth Lake...about mid-point and before the Munz/American Adventure/Painted Turtle compound used to stand and OLD, rather large building (now razed)...I've been told everything from...That's the old Munz Ranch house (doubtful, since it resembled a hotel/bordello/speakeasy more than a home)...Any Clues?....Thanks again for any replies...and to re-iterate...GREAT SITE!!!
On Wednesday, November 17, 2004 08:02:42 a.m., Sam wrote...
Je viens de visiter votre site par hasard, je ne le connaissais pas. CĂest un tres beau site.
On Tuesday, November 16, 2004 10:40:34 p.m., Joseph Schaffer from Orange, california, United States wrote...
Great pictures! Thanks for the site!
On Saturday, November 13, 2004 05:45:36 p.m., Marianne Brosnan-Packard from Tehachapi, CA, USA wrote...
I lived in and around Newhall from mid '50's to 1987. Found this site through a friend who is on Classmates.com - Hart High. Thanks very much, nice site.
On Friday, November 12, 2004 12:27:10 p.m., Mary Ann Rundell from Palo Alto, California, USA wrote...
What I have seen so far is very impresive. You all down there have down a good job of chronicling local history and making it accessible to others online.
On Wednesday, November 10, 2004 12:18:38 p.m., Rachel from Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA wrote...
Nice site, great pictures, thanks a bunch!
On Thursday, November 4, 2004 01:15:38 p.m., Rody Jarve from Canyoncountry, CA, USA wrote...
On Tuesday, November 2, 2004 03:20:52 p.m., Daniel Dodson from Sherwood, Oregon, U.S.A. wrote...
Very good web site. I have been searching your website as part of my investigation into the history of a horse drawn tanker I recently purchased. If you have any information on the logos and there complete color scheme and or photos of the Star Oil Works and/ California Star Oil Works tanker wagons I would be greatful to hear from you.
On Monday, November 1, 2004 07:46:50 p.m., Ann Rhys from Agua Dulce, CA, USA wrote...
I am glad this web page is available. Thank you.
On Wednesday, October 27, 2004 08:51:16 a.m., Kathy Briggs from Quincy, il, usa wrote...
We lived in santa clarita from 1990-2000 my son was 6 months when we moved there. We now live in illinois. He has to make a brochure of a western town displaying history and events from 1850-1900. He loved the hart park and old town newhall he is looking for information and pictures for his brochure to share it with the people here
On Sunday, October 24, 2004 03:32:35 a.m., Nick from Uk wrote...
Hi, my name is Nick. I just wanted to say that I am a very impressive! Thank you, we are such a talented people... Keep up the good work!
On Tuesday, October 19, 2004 02:59:49 a.m., Ozoigbo Nwaguy from Ill, chicago, usa wrote...
nice site and thanks for cleaning up the site. guyman
On Monday, October 18, 2004 01:59:41 a.m., Douglas Butler from Ogden, UT, USA wrote...
Hello. I was surfin' for local sites and found my way here. I am trying to find an old friend from the Marine Corps. This mans name is Steave Norton and he would be approximately 35 years old. Just looking for answers to the things in my past. Realitives with names and no real place. Thanks, keep-up the good work and God bless.
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