On the right is the only hardware store in town. Now Closed.

      It was unique to say the least. How many hardware stores have you seen with a private lake in the yard. This store was started more by chance than design. The owner, Max Reiger was just an ordinary retired resident who happened to always have a good supply of plumbing fittings in his garage for his own use. It was common for residents to borrow fittings as needed, thus saving a special 40 (+) mile round trip to Barstow. A common term was, "check with Max before you make the trip to town." I think every resident of Newberry visited The Last Chance Hardware at least once a month or more. A trip to the Last Chance would save gas but not necessarily time. When you went to Max's you had to chat with the friends and neighbors you met there. I wish Max had had room for a big pot bellied stove and a cracker barrel.

      Continue south on Hereford Rd. Turn right (West) onto Silver Valley Rd. Mile: 38.6 [34-51.94N] [116-42.91W]