Today In SCV History: March 16, 2008 - Newhall Hardware Closes After Nearly 60 Years
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Today In SCV History: March 16, 2008
Today In SCV History: March 16, 2008 - Newhall Hardware Closes After Nearly 60 Years
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Today In SCV History: March 16, 2008
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 03/16/2026 10:25am
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**Today in SCV History (March 16, 2008): Newhall Hardware Closes After Nearly 60 Years on Main Street**
Newhall Hardware, a longtime fixture in Santa Clarita, closed on March 16, 2008, after nearly 60 years of serving the community from its Main Street location. Founded in 1947 by Don Guglielmino, the store became a local hub known for its wide selection and neighborly service, remaining open through ownership changes and even the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Its closure was attributed to redevelopment impacts, economic challenges and the rise of online shopping, marking the end of an era as the city’s oldest hardware store.
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