header image

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside
Weather


 
Calendar
Today in
S.C.V. History
March 28
1934 - Bouquet Canyon Reservoir, replacement for ill-fated St. Francis Dam & reservoir, begins to fill with water [story]
Bouquet Reservoir


A new list identifies Newhall Ice Co. as Santa Clarita's #1 most historic building.

File photo

[KHTS] – The building that houses the Newhall Ice Company, one of the Santa Clarita Valley’s oldest businesses, could be up for auction next month if the owners take no action, according to a public foreclosure notice.

Peak Foreclosure Services will hold a public auction at the Pomona Civic Center Plaza on Feb. 13 and 11 a.m. unless owners William and Katherine Pape, who also own Artesia Ice Service, are able to have the sale postponed.

Newhall Ice Company Building Could Be Auctioned In February“Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale,” according to the public notice. “The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $52,388.30.”

The Newhall Ice Co. building is currently under the city of Santa Clarita’s historic preservation ordinance, which was adopted in 2008.

It was one of 11 buildings put on a historic preservation list when the city rewrote its ordinance in 2012.

While the ordinance would not protect the Newhall Ice Co., which leases the building, the structure itself is protected regardless of who owns it, said Dave Peterson, assistant planner for the city.

“The building will be under the same historic preservation designation,” he said. “…Any potential changes to the historic nature (are) subject to review by the city.”

Newhall Ice Company Building Could Be Auctioned In FebruaryThe purpose of the ordinance is “to promote the economic and general welfare of the City of Santa Clarita by preserving and protecting public and private historic, cultural and natural resources which are of special historic or aesthetic character or interest, or relocating such resources where necessary for their preservation and for their use, education, and view by the general public,” according to the city’s Municipal Code.

The Newhall Ice Company has been in business since 1906 and moved into their current location in the mid 1920s.

In July 2013, there were reports that the Pape family would sell the Newhall Ice building.

At the time, Newhall Ice employees said that they were unsure whether the new owner would choose to keep them there or if they would have to move to a different location.

 

 

Comment On This Story
COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.

17 Comments

  1. Jeff Selph Jeff Selph says:

    Crazy, hope whoever buys it keeps Newhall Ice as a tenant

  2. T. Katz T. Katz says:

    Oh, dear. I never like hearing news like this — where are the philanthropic historians that want to keep even a slice (especially a cool one) of the valley’s history?! o_O

  3. Gary Mason Gary Mason says:

    After all of this renovating that they are doing to downtown Newhall, why are so many businesses fleeing or faltering?

  4. Gary Mason, I was talking to a few business owners on Main St. this week and learned the following:

    1) New traffic pattern cuts diwn on business, not much foot traffic.

    2) Rents are being raised and the term ‘gentrification’ has been thrown around. One business owner told me those who own their land are fine but those who rent (Tressieras was mentioned) are losing their spots so high dollar, more trendy tenants can move-in.

    3) A few biz owners said they’ve only stayed afloat this padt year thanks to one or two film shoots paying them.

    4) One women’s clothing store is desperately trying to stay afloat.

    5) Rumor has it there are some landowners/developers/officials pushing for a movie theater down there, but I don’t see how that would fit the scale or feel of Main St. so I don’t give that one much weight.

    I love the idea and effort behind the Old Town project, but not at the expense of local small businesses. The Old town feel is really coming through and I love walking around up there, but I really hate what’s happening to mom&pop.

  5. Gary Mason Gary Mason says:

    Thanks for the info!

  6. SCVTV Santa Clarita, does that mean they essentially lost crucial financing mid-project?

  7. SCV is just becoming the next “valley” up the food chain – is everyone ready to move to the outer desert?

  8. SCV is just becoming the next “valley” up the food chain – is everyone ready to move to the outer desert?

  9. Steven Asker Steven Asker says:

    This is sad. Hopefully they let them stay. I’m the owner of Placerita Liquor on main st. And my dad bought the place in 1980 and yes them moving all the traffic towards railroad ave has hurt us big time. It’s just sad seeing all the businesses who have been around us for so long closed down.

  10. Steven Asker Steven Asker says:

    This is sad. Hopefully they let them stay. I’m the owner of Placerita Liquor on main st. And my dad bought the place in 1980 and yes them moving all the traffic towards railroad ave has hurt us big time. It’s just sad seeing all the businesses who have been around us for so long closed down.

  11. First of all, NOOOOOO! Secondly, I feel so responsible. We bought an ice maker and now the ice house is failing. So sorry.

  12. First of all, NOOOOOO! Secondly, I feel so responsible. We bought an ice maker and now the ice house is failing. So sorry.

  13. Brian Homer Brian Homer says:

    That makes me sad!

  14. Steven Asker, we met the other day. Thx for making me feel welcome in your great store. :)

Leave a Comment


Latest Additions to SCVNews.com
Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, reminds property owners that the second installment of the 2023-24 Annual Secured Property Taxes becomes  delinquent if not received by 5 p.m. Pacific Time or United States Postal Service postmarked on or before Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector Reminds Property Owners of Upcoming Second Installment Delinquency Date
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is seeking “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
April 16: FYI Seeks Volunteers To Pair With Local Foster Youth
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today unveiled the latest L.A. County Health Survey, which gathers vital data on health behaviors, conditions, neighborhood settings, and the needs of L.A .County residents, informing future public health policies and programs.
Public Health Unveils the 2023 L.A. County Health Survey Findings
Due to the projected rain forecast, Eggstravaganza will now be held indoors at the Canyon Country Community Center beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on March 30.
March 30: Eggstravaganza Now Being Held Indoors at Canyon Country Community Center
To support the mental health of California's young people, the California Department of Public Health awarded $25 million to 28 tribal and community-based organizations across the state.
California Announces $25 Million in Awards for Youth Mental Health
The College of the Canyons Athletic Department will host a dedication ceremony to unveil the Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room in honor of the longtime board member and ardent softball program supporter’s nearly 40 years of service to the district.
April 16: COC to Host Michele Jenkins Team Room Dedication Ceremony
PFLAG Santa Clarita has announced the establishment of the Peggy and Jeff Stabile PFLAG SCV Scholarship. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to LGBTQIA+ students pursuing higher education and committed to advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and promoting diversity and inclusion.
PFLAG SCV Announces Stabile PFLAG Scholarship
1934 - Bouquet Canyon Reservoir, replacement for ill-fated St. Francis Dam & reservoir, begins to fill with water [story]
Bouquet Reservoir
The California Department of Public Health launched the “Never a Bother” campaign, a youth suicide prevention public awareness and outreach campaign for youth, young adults, and their parents, caregivers, and allies.
California Launches New Youth Suicide Prevention Campaign
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale invites the community to "Let the Sunshine In," a delightful evening of food, wine and song at the annual Cabaret & Cabernet fundraising benefit.
April 20: Santa Clarita Master Chorale’s Cabaret, Cabernet Fundraiser
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
March 27 Ocean Water Warning
As an integral ingredient necessary to help the Santa Clarita Valley to flourish, feedback from the business community is the secret sauce for achieving great things.
SCVEDEC Asks For the Business Community’s Opinion on Santa Clarita
Raise your heart rate while raising funds for the Santa Clarita Sister Cities Dollars-for-Desks campaign to provide school desks for students in Sariaya, Santa Clarita's Sister City in the Philippines.
April 13: Sister Cities Zumba-thon Fundraiser
Remo, Inc. is is the world's leading manufacturer and developer of synthetic drumheads and shells. They’ve been in business for 60 years
SCVEDC Company Spotlight: Drumming Up Big Business with Remo, Inc.
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) and Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) have introduced AB 3074 the "School or athletic team names: California Racial Mascots Act."
Schiavo Introduces Bill to Prohibit ‘Derogatory’ School Mascot Names
Los Angeles County’s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department  in collaboration with Local Initiatives Support Corporation Los Angeles is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for the cohorts of JCOD's Incubation Academy.
March 28: JCOD Incubation Academy Helps Grassroots Non-Profits For the Second Year
Children’s Bureau is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
April 18: Children’s Bureau Hosts Virtual Orientation
The Sunburst track was constructed in 1887 by the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a part of the main line running between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Enjoy Spring With a Ride On The Sunburst Track
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a Personal Finance Summit today where he announced his support for Assembly Bill 2927 (McCarty), legislation that would require a personal finance education course for California high school graduation.
State Superintendent Announces Support for Personal Finance Graduation Requirement
1847 - Probable birth date of Pico Canyon oil driller Charles Alexander Mentry [story]
C.A. Mentry
The first Music Jam Session at The MAIN was held on Thursday, Feb. 22 and was a hit. Come out and join in for the next one on Thursday, March 28 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
March 28: The MAIN to Host Musicians’ Jam Session
Los Angeles County Inspector General Max Huntsman of the Office of Inspector General has issued a report entitled "Tenth Report Back on Implementing Body-Worn Cameras in Los Angeles County."
Office of Inspector General Issues Latest Report on LASD Body Cams
College of the Canyons women's tennis played to a convincing 7-2 conference win over Ventura College on Moica to strengthen its potential playoff resume.
Canyons Closes Out Ventura 7-2 in Final Home Match
SCVNews.com