Auburn in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ford & Co. Building
Lincoln Way & Harrison Avenue
Photographed by James King, March 14, 2015
1. Ford & Co. Building Marker
East Auburns first carriage, wagon, &
harness shop in this building in 1896.
Other building occupants over the years
include:
Burt & Locher General Merchandising
A.F. Ford & Co., Grocers
Ford & Bequette Grocery
Red & White Store Martins Grocery
Aero Willys Motors
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 38° 54.081′ N, 121° 4.006′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Way and Harrison Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Lincoln Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA 95603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in the Sierra Nevada, and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Transcontinental Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); East Auburn Bell Tower (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marguerite Mine Quartz Rock (about 400 feet away); The Chinese Coolie (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Avenue Businesses (about 400 feet away); Southern Pacific Caboose (about 400 feet away); Auburn Depot
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Photographed by James King, March 14, 2015
2. Ford & Co. Building
The marker is mounted on the wall to the right of the entrance door.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 588 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
