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Today In SCV History: June 27, 1926 - Cabin Burns Down, Used In Hart Film
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Today In SCV History: June 27, 1926
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 06/27/2026 9:00am
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**Today in SCV History (June 27, 1926): William S. Hart Film Cabin Destroyed by Fire**
One hundred years ago, on June 27, 1926, a cabin used in William S. Hart’s western film “Singer Jim McKee” was destroyed by a mysterious fire at his Horseshoe Ranch in the Santa Clarita Valley. The blaze, discovered by the property’s caretaker, burned for about 30 minutes and left only the stone chimney standing, with damages estimated at $6,000 at the time. The cabin had housed film-related keepsakes, and its loss marked the destruction of a piece of early Hollywood history tied to Hart’s legacy.
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Date: 06/27/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (June 27, 1926): William S. Hart Film Cabin Destroyed by Fire**
One hundred years ago, on June 27, 1926, a cabin used in William S. Hart’s western film “Singer Jim McKee” was destroyed by a mysterious fire at his Horseshoe Ranch in the Santa Clarita Valley. The blaze, discovered by the property’s caretaker, burned for about 30 minutes and left only the stone chimney standing, with damages estimated at $6,000 at the time. The cabin had housed film-related keepsakes, and its loss marked the destruction of a piece of early Hollywood history tied to Hart’s legacy.
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