Old Auburn Historic District

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Old Auburn Historic District
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Auburn California courthouse (1897)
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LocationRoughly bounded by Maple, Commercial, Court, Washington, Spring, and Sacramento Streets,
Auburn, California, United States
Coordinates 38°53′39″N121°04′34″W / 38.894167°N 121.076111°W / 38.894167; -121.076111
Area22 acres (8.9 ha)
Built1855 (1855)
NRHP reference No. 70000138 [2]
CHISL No.N62 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 29, 1970
Designated CHISLDecember 29, 1970

The Old Auburn Historic District is a historic district in Auburn, California, United States. It is listed as one of the National Register of Historic Places since December 29, 1970. [3] [4] It is also known as North Fork Dry Diggings, and Woods Dry Diggings.

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History

The Old Auburn Historic District was the center of commerce during the early California Gold Rush era, with its close proximity to the Gold Country Mother lode. [4] It was one of the earliest mining camps in the state. [4] On April 25, 1851, the city of Auburn was declared the County Seat of Placer County. [4] In the early 1900s, the city became the largest plum producer in the nation, and had a large agricultural industry. [4]

Notable buildings

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References

  1. 1 2 "Old Auburn Historic Districts". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  3. "Old Auburn Historic District". NPGallery Digital Asset Management System.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Auburn Historic District". National Park Service . Retrieved August 8, 2024. With accompanying pictures