Archives and Collections Facility
The Placer County Archives and Research Center is a repository for records generated by the county and a local history and genealogy research center.
The Placer County Archives and Research Center is a repository for records generated by the county and a local history and genealogy research center. The Placer County Collections is where thousands of artifacts that chronicle several hundred years of life in the county are stored. The temperature and humidity controlled storage facility is engineered to keep our history safe and intact.
- Hours Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm; Open Wednesday and Thursday by special appointment; Museum Collections is open by appointment only.
- Address 11526 C Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
- Phone 530-889-7789
- Website Archives and Collections Facility
- Best Feature The collection of county records includes records dating from the beginning of the county in 1851. This includes over 15,000 photographs, as well as original bound copies of Placer County's first newspaper, the Placer Herald.
- Museum Collections
- Searchable Databases
- Photographs
Located on the corner of C Avenue and 2nd Street.
ALSO CHECK OUT:
-
Gallery iQ
Rocklin, CA3700 Midas Ave, Rocklin, CA 95677Art studio and gallery providing classes, workshops, local artisans, and fine arts.
-
Sierra College Museum of Natural History
Rocklin, CA5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677Among the many exhibits inside are a complete 38 foot long California Gray Whale skeleton, a Narwhale skull replica, a Bowhead whale baleen plate, and a complete Manatee skeleton.
-
Van Howd Studios
Auburn, CA13333 New Airport Road, Auburn, CA 95602Gallery for the works of Douglas Van Howd who is well-known worldwide for his wildlife and western creations.
