Today In SCV History: November 7, 1940 - William S. Hart Deeds Land For American Theater To Legion Post 507
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Today In SCV History: November 7, 1940
Today In SCV History: November 7, 1940 - William S. Hart Deeds Land For American Theater To Legion Post 507
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Today In SCV History: November 7, 1940
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 11/07/2025 9:30am
Article Summary:
"William S. Hart Donates Land for Santa Clarita's First Theater to American Legion Post 507 in 1940"
On November 7, 1940, silent film star William S. Hart deeded land in Newhall, California, to American Legion Post 507 for the creation of the community's first motion picture theater. The American Theater, designed by architect S. Charles Lee, opened in May 1941 and served as a central hub for movies and community activities for nearly 25 years, eventually becoming the permanent home of the American Legion Post. Although it stopped showing films in 1965, the historic building remains in use for community events and veteran services.
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