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Today In SCV History: July 12, 1900 - First Telephone In Santa Clarita
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Today In SCV History: July 12, 1900
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 07/12/2026 2:00pm
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (July 12, 1900): First Telephone Exchange Established in Santa Clarita**
On July 12, 1900, the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company established the first telephone service in the Santa Clarita Valley with the founding of the Newhall exchange. Though early growth was slow, installations increased significantly by the mid-1920s, marking a major turning point in local communication. The expanding network helped connect rural communities and laid the groundwork for the modern, real-time communication residents rely on today.
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Date: 07/12/2026 2:00pm
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (July 12, 1900): First Telephone Exchange Established in Santa Clarita**
On July 12, 1900, the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company established the first telephone service in the Santa Clarita Valley with the founding of the Newhall exchange. Though early growth was slow, installations increased significantly by the mid-1920s, marking a major turning point in local communication. The expanding network helped connect rural communities and laid the groundwork for the modern, real-time communication residents rely on today.
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