PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AUBURN, CA

[CALIFORNIA-A-0449] North Fork Dam <b>Image Title:</b> North Fork Dam <b>Date:</b> c.1940 <b>Place:</b> North Fork American River, Auburn, California <b>Description/Caption:</b> American River North Fork Dam Auburn Calif. <b>Medium:</b> Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> CA-A-0449, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
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The Placer County Historical Society (PCHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural and historical heritage of Placer County, California. Established in 1964, the PCHS has been actively involved in preserving, interpreting, and displaying the history of the county for over 50 years. The PCHS is based in Auburn, California and its headquarters is located in the historic Courthouse Museum, a unique building built in 1861.

The PCHS offers a variety of educational programs and events that bring the history of Placer County to life. The museum offers guided tours, lectures, and special presentations that explore the rich history of the area. The museum also hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, such as an annual county fair, the Gold Rush Days celebration, and the Placer County Pioneer Days.

The PCHS also maintains a collection of artifacts and documents related to Placer County history. The collection includes books, newspapers, photographs, maps, and even artifacts from local Gold Rush sites. The society also provides access to its library, which consists of over 10,000 books and periodicals.

The PCHS is actively involved in preserving and presenting local history and culture. The society works with local organizations and government agencies to protect and preserve Placer County’s historical sites, as well as to promote public awareness of the county’s past. The PCHS is also involved in fundraising activities to support its goals and objectives.

PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AUBURN CA. US MID #8400602540

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

[CALIFORNIA-A-0449] North Fork Dam <b>Image Title:</b> North Fork Dam <b>Date:</b> c.1940 <b>Place:</b> North Fork American River, Auburn, California <b>Description/Caption:</b> American River North Fork Dam Auburn Calif. <b>Medium:</b> Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> CA-A-0449, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
Confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River Panorama of the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River between El Dorado and Placer Counties, in June of 2015.
Want To Go For Ride With Me
Clouds Moving In
Contrast
The Last Shower
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Sunflowers at Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
Bees on a sunflower
Pumpkins at Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
Pumpkins field at Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
Array of colorful pumpkins.

Contact PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 5643
AUBURN
CA
95604

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PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400602540
Name PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 946113147
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.906019, -121.082425
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 020300
US Census Block: 2026