Today In SCV History: May 7, 1861 - Toll Road Approved Through Newhall Pass img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: May 7, 1861
Today In SCV History: May 7, 1861 - Toll Road Approved Through Newhall Pass
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Today In SCV History: May 7, 1861
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Date: 05/07/2026 8:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (May 7, 1861): California Approves Toll Road Through Newhall Pass**
On May 7, 1861, the California State Assembly approved a 20-year contract to construct a toll road through Newhall Pass, creating a key transportation route between the San Fernando Valley and the Santa Clara Valley. The project, led by Andres Pico, James R. Vineyard and Charles H. Brindley, aimed to make the steep canyon passable, though control later shifted to Edward Beale, whose improvements became known as Beale’s Cut. The route served travelers for decades before being replaced by newer infrastructure in the early 20th century.
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Date: 05/07/2026 8:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (May 7, 1861): California Approves Toll Road Through Newhall Pass**
On May 7, 1861, the California State Assembly approved a 20-year contract to construct a toll road through Newhall Pass, creating a key transportation route between the San Fernando Valley and the Santa Clara Valley. The project, led by Andres Pico, James R. Vineyard and Charles H. Brindley, aimed to make the steep canyon passable, though control later shifted to Edward Beale, whose improvements became known as Beale’s Cut. The route served travelers for decades before being replaced by newer infrastructure in the early 20th century.
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