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Auburn, since 1891

Auburn (Lushootseed: sladə) is a city in King County, Washington, United States (with a small portion crossing into neighboring Pierce County). We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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135 years of Auburn

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Boundary source: https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/18 · 2025-01-01