Auburn, Washington
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Parks
Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over 23 miles (37 km) of trails (including Auburn's 4.5 miles (7.2 km) portion of the Inter-urban Trail for bikers, walkers, runners and skaters), and almost 247 acre (0.99957442 km²) of open space for passive and active recreation.Environmental Park
The Auburn Environmental Park (AEP) Project is an innovative project that seeks to create open space in an urbanized area while offering opportunities for economic development, water quality improvement, stormwater detention and flood control, fish and wildlife enhancement, public education, and recreation, including hiking trails and bird viewing amenities. Located near West main, and the Interurban Trail, the city is beginning construction on one birdwatching tower, with 4 planned, and an extensive trail system also under.Auburn's records and averages
Transportation
Auburn has many large roads nearby and within city limits, including SR 167 commonly referred as the "Valley Freeway", and SR 18. Auburn also has its own Transit Center, Auburn (Sounder station)Auburn (Sounder station)
The Auburn Station is a Sounder commuter rail station serving the city of Auburn, Washington. It was built by Sound Transit on BNSF Railway tracks in Auburn and completed in 2000. In 2003, the parking garage was completed, making the total available parking spaces to 676. The station is also...
in downtown, making it a central gateway key to access with Sound Transit
Sound Transit
Sound Transit has been the popular name of Washington state's Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority since September 19, 1999. It was formed in 1996 by the Snohomish, King, and Pierce County Councils...
to the entire Puget Sound
Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins, with one major and one minor connection to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean — Admiralty Inlet being the major connection and...
area, and was up until the mid 60’s home to Northern Pacific's, (now Burlington Northern Santa Fe) central roundhouse. In addition, the Auburn Municipal Airport
Auburn Municipal Airport (Washington)
The Auburn Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located north of downtown Auburn, in King County, Washington. The airport is also referred to as the Dick Scobee Field, after Francis "Dick" Scobee, an Auburn and Washington native who was the commander astronaut for the space...
serves the general aviation community.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 40,314 people, 16,108 households, and 10,051 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,895.9 per square mile (732.1/km²). There were 16,767 housing units at an average density of 788.5 per square mile (304.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.80% White, 2.42% African American, 2.54% Native American, 3.50% Asian, 0.51% Pacific Islander, 3.66% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 4.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.49% of the population.
There were 16,108 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,208, and the median income for a family was $45,426. Males had a median income of $36,977 versus $27,476 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,630. About 10.2% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
Neighborhoods
- Downtown - Historic buildings with a Main Street 'USA' appearance, also many Craftsman style houses from the 1920s.
- North Auburn - A mix of commercial and single family housing separated by Auburn Way North.
- River's Bend - A small residential neighborhood nestled along the Green River, located at the bottom of Lea Hill in North Auburn.
- Christopher/Thomas - An area in North Auburn Roughly Bordered by the Valley Drive Inn and 227th. Both former farming towns eventually annexed into the city in the 1960s.
- Lea Hill, WashingtonLea Hill, WashingtonLea Hill is a neighborhood of the city of Auburn, Washington, United States. The community is a new part of the city: it was annexed on January 1, 2008, after Auburn and Lea Hill residents approved the annexation...
- A mainly residential neighborhood east of the valley, annexed into the city in 2007. Green River Community CollegeGreen River Community CollegeGreen River Community College is a community college located in Auburn, Washington, USA. It has a student body of approximately 10,000.-History:...
is located here. - Hazelwood - the general area on Lea Hill between Green River Community College, and Auburn Mountainview High SchoolAuburn Mountainview High SchoolAuburn Mountainview High School is located on the outer edge of Auburn, a city in King County, Washington, USA. It was named after the scenic views from the school, including the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.-History:...
. Once a town in the late 19th century. - West Valley - A commercial and industrial area on the west side of SR 167, located on the bottom of West Hill.
- West Hill - Located on the West Hill, bordered by the city of Federal Way to the west.
- South Auburn - A general area located south of Downtown, once a low-income area but quickly becoming a commercial zone.
- Terminal Park - An area of middle class housing near the end of the train yard named for the railroad workers who lived there.
- Forest Villa - Mainly residential area located in the Game Farm Park area.
- Lakeland Hills - A master-planned community sprawling on a large hillside at the southern end of the city on both sides of King and Pierce Counties.
- Hidden Valley - A planned development located East of Lakeland Hills overlooking North Lake Tapps.
- Muckleshoot Area - The general area of the Muckleshoot Indian ReservationMuckleshootThe Muckleshoot are a Lushootseed Native American tribe, part of the Coast Salish peoples of the Pacific Northwest whose traditional territory and reservations is located in the area of Auburn, Washington, between Seattle and Tacoma...
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Government
The city of Auburn is a mayor-council form of government meaning the mayor is a full-time, separately elected position. The current Mayor is Pete Lewis, who is in his third term in office.Currently, he currently serves as chair of Association of Washington Cities Economic Development and Infrastructure sub-committee, Vice Chair of the King County Regional Policy Committee. He serves as a member on the Valley Communications Center (Valley Com) Board, Suburban Cities Association (SCA), Public Issues Committee of SCA, Past Chair, Green River Valley Flood Control District, South County Area Transportation Board, Pierce County Cities and Towns Forum, Valley Cities Association and the South Correctional Entity. In addition he is a member of U.S. Conference of Mayors Transportation Committee, International Trade Committee and Amtrak Advisory Board.
Auburn Council members
- Nancy Backus
- Virginia Haugen
- Lynn Norman
- John Partridge
- Bill Peloza
- Sue Singer
- Rich Wagner
Auburn is the site for the Northwest headquarters of United States General Services Administration.
Economy
With some of the most available and affordable land in the lower Puget SoundPuget Sound
Puget Sound is a sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins, with one major and one minor connection to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean — Admiralty Inlet being the major connection and...
area, local business of notice include: Northwest Territorial Mint
ZONES,
Toysmith
Timberland Homes,
POE construction,
Armstrong Construction,
Miles Sand and Gravel,
Oak Harbor Freight Lines,
All of which headquarters are based in Auburn, with the exception of Boeing
Boeing
The Boeing Company is an American multinational aerospace and defense corporation, founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Boeing has expanded over the years, merging with McDonnell Douglas in 1997. Boeing Corporate headquarters has been in Chicago, Illinois since 2001...
. Many of the city's once fertile farm ground has now become industrial and business parks, the majority of which located on the lower west valley floor.
Boeing
The Auburn BoeingBoeing
The Boeing Company is an American multinational aerospace and defense corporation, founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Boeing has expanded over the years, merging with McDonnell Douglas in 1997. Boeing Corporate headquarters has been in Chicago, Illinois since 2001...
Plant, opened in 1966, is the largest airplane parts plant in the world with 2100000 square feet (195,096.4 m²) and 265,000 parts being manufactured each year. With 11,000 employees, the Boeing plant is the 3rd major employer in Auburn.
History
Auburn was originally incorporated as Slaughter, Washington after Lt. William Slaughter, who died in a skirmish in 1855. At the time, the main hotel in town was called the "Slaughter House." In 1893, a large group of settlers from Auburn, New YorkAuburn, New York
Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687...
moved to Slaughter, and renamed the town to "Auburn." http://www.auburnrealestate.net/ Due to this history, when Auburn was building its second high school in the mid-1990s, there was a grass-roots effort to name the high school "Slaughter High School," but it was eventually decided that the name would be too politically incorrect, and the High School was named "Auburn Riverside High School," whose mascot is the Ravens.
There are several locations in Auburn on the National and State Registers of Historic Places, such as the Neely Mansion
Neely Mansion
The Neely Mansion, a Victorian style residence built in 1894, is located near the eastern edge of Auburn, King County, Washington. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington State Heritage Register....
.
Settlers first came to the valley in the 1850s. In November, a military unit led by Lieutenant William Slaughter camped near what is now present-day Auburn.
A new treaty was written which provided the establishment of the Muckleshoot reservation, which is the only Indian reservation now within the boundaries of King County. The White River tribes collectively became known as the Muckleshoot tribe.
White settlers, the Neely and Ballard families began returning to the area. In 1891, the town of Slaughter incorporated. Although many older citizens considered the town's name as a memorial, many newer residents understandably felt uncomfortable with it. Within two years, the town was renamed Auburn, taken from the first line of Oliver Goldsmith's poem, The Deserted Village: "Sweet Auburn! Loveliest village of the plain."
Auburn had been a bustling center for hop farming until 1890 when the crops were destroyed by aphids. After that, the farms were mostly dairy farms and berry farms. Nevertheless, flooding was still a problem for Auburn farmers up until the Howard A. Hanson Dam
Howard A. Hanson Dam
Howard A. Hanson Dam is an earthen embankment dam on the Green River, 21 miles east of Auburn, Washington. The dam was completed in 1961 and its primary purpose is flood control along with water supply for Tacoma, Washington....
was built in 1962. This dam on the Green River, along with the Mud Mountain Dam on the White River, provided controlled river management, which left the valley nearly flood-free.
Another impetus to Auburn's growth was the railroad. The Northern Pacific Railroad put a rail line through town in 1883, but it was the Seattle-Tacoma Interurban line that allowed easy access to both cities starting in 1902. The Interurban allowed farmers to get their product to the markets within hours after harvest. The railroad, along with better roads, caused many new companies to set up business in Auburn, among them the Borden Condensery (which made Borden's Condensed Milk) and the Northern Clay Company.
Auburn grew through the 20th century like many American towns. The 1920s were prosperous for citizens, but the Great Depression of the 1930s left many in need. World War II brought great hardship to many local Japanese farmers when they were moved to internment camps and their land taken from them. At the same time, local boys were sent to fight in the Pacific, and some died in battle.
The postwar era was prosperous to Auburn, bringing more businesses and a community college to the city. In 1963, The Boeing Company built a large facility to mill sheet metal skin for jet airliners. As time went on, many farms disappeared as the land was converted to industrial use. In 1995, The SuperMall of the Great Northwest was built in the valley, revolting consumers from all over the Puget Sound region.
Auburn has made the transition from small farms to large industries, but much of the city's history remains. A monument in the memory of Lieutenant Slaughter, erectioned in 1918, still stands in a local park. The Neely Mansion, built by the son of a pioneer in 1891, has been refurbished and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Auburn's downtown still maintains a "Main Street U.S.A." appearance.
Downtown redevelopment
Beginning in the late 1870s Auburn's downtown began a slow decline in business and travel. A 2001 citizens plan gathered ideals and realizations of the citizens of Auburn and what they wanted in downtown, after several years development has begun. In 2008 construction began of a new 300 hundred stall, 97000 square feet (9,011.6 m²) parking garage and medical building for theAuburn Regional Medical Center, located directly north of city hall.
With the garage now being built, now parking opportunity have allowed city code to continue with the re-development of the downtown core. In 2009 a city annex and a Key Bank Branch anchored to the east will sit on the current site of the abandoned tavern row.
With the main project goal of encompassing a regional entertainment and shopping center, while being an Urban Center. The “Auburn Junction” will complete that goal. Proposed and adopted by the city council Alpert International will begin construction in 2010
with 750000 square feet (69,677.3 m²), and a price tag of $240,000,000, the Junction will include retail below and high density apartments/condos above.An AMC theatre, and traditional court yard will be included. It will cover the main block on the former Cavanaugh site.
In addition to the Auburn Junction, the Stratford company will construct a 200-unit mixed use development called Auburn Station I & II, set for construction in late 2009. It will be located in the heart of downtown adjacent to the Auburn Sounder Station
With the redevelopment occurring at fast rate, projections are that downtown in the next 15 years will once again become vital and vibrant while enticing all, throughout the lower Puget sound
Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins, with one major and one minor connection to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean — Admiralty Inlet being the major connection and...
area.
The SuperMall of the Great Northwest
The Supermall, which opened in August, 1995, is often considered to be the largest outlet mall in South King county. Located at the Southeast corner of the junction between Highway 167 and Highway 18, the mall is strategically placed, for ease of access.Anchor tenants who occupy lease space in the mall include:
- Old NavyOld NavyOld Navy is an American clothing brand as well as a chain of stores owned by Gap, Inc., with corporate operations in San Francisco and San Bruno, California. It is one of the first major corporations to house headquarters in the new Mission Bay district of San Francisco.Gap, Inc. was run by...
- Bed Bath and Beyond
- Burlington Coat FactoryBurlington Coat FactoryBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation is a national department store retailer focusing on clothing and shoes, with over 450 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico.. In 2006, it was acquired by Bain Capital, LLC in a take-private transaction...
- MarshallsMarshallsMarshalls, Inc., is a chain of American department stores owned by TJX Companies. Marshalls has over 750 conventional stores, as well as larger stores named Marshalls Mega Store, covering 42 states and Puerto Rico. Marshalls expanded into Canada in March 2011...
- Steve and Barry's
- Nordstrom Rack
Surrounding the mall is a local Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
, a Regal Theater with 17 screens, the Boeing
Boeing
The Boeing Company is an American multinational aerospace and defense corporation, founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Boeing has expanded over the years, merging with McDonnell Douglas in 1997. Boeing Corporate headquarters has been in Chicago, Illinois since 2001...
plant of Auburn, and various other commercial businesses. The nearby recently-constructed Safeway
Safeway Inc.
Safeway Inc. , a Fortune 500 company, is North America's second largest supermarket chain after The Kroger Co., with, as of December 2010, 1,694 stores located throughout the western and central United States and western Canada. It also operates some stores in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern...
distribution center was featured in the Modern Marvels
Modern Marvels
Modern Marvels is a documentary television series that premiered on January 1, 1995 on History. The program focuses on how technologies affect and are used in today's society....
episode 'Supermarkets'.
Muckleshoot Casino & Bingo
Muckleshoot Casino http://www.muckleshootcasino.com/ & Bingo, commonly known for its slogan, "The Biggest and Best in the Northwest!" is an Indian-run casino, located on the Muckleshoot Reservation. In addition to being one of the largest casinos in the Pacific Northwest, it is one of the few left in the state that allows smoking. All money made in the casino directly benefits the Muckleshoot Tribal Community, providing education and low-cost health care for tribal residents.Emerald Downs Racetrack
Washington’s only Class One thoroughbred racetrack. A 167 acre (0.67582562 km²) facility. Emerald Downs' six-level stadium is focused on the finish line. http://www.emeralddowns.com/White River Amphitheater
The White River Amphitheater is a 20,000-seat venue, located on the edge of Auburn city limits.Of the 20,000 capacity, approximately 9,600 seats are under the amphitheater roof. The site also houses the River Lodge (a 6000 square feet (557.4 m²) lounge), the Bear and Wolf Houses (all ages cafes), and four separate restroom buildings.
White River Valley Museum
The White River Valley Museum’s exhibits tell the story of Auburn, from Native American history to the 1920s. They focus on the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, pioneer life, immigration from Europe and Japan, truck farming, railroading and the building of towns throughout the area. Visitors get to wander into a pioneer cabin, climb aboard a Northern Pacific caboose, and investigate the shops in 1924 downtown Auburn.Auburn Junior Football
Auburn Junior Football or AJF is a Little league Football team that consists of Pee Wee, Midgets, 89ers, Bantams and Sweet Peas.AJF also has a Cheerleading squad for ages 4–15. Each team has 7 games. The Cheerleading squad also has A cheerleading competition with the Puget Sound Junior Football League. At the competition the Panthers go against various teams in their league.
Famous past/present residents
- Christine GregoireChristine GregoireChristine O'Grady "Chris" Gregoire is the 22nd and current Governor of the state of Washington, and a member of the Democratic Party. Gregoire defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004, and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington...
grew up in Auburn, she attended both Cascade Middle School, and Auburn Senior High SchoolAuburn Senior High SchoolAuburn Senior High School is a public high School in Auburn, Washington founded in 1903. The school is situated on of land in downtown Auburn, its campus includes the Auburn Performing Arts Center , The Auburn Swimming Pool, Auburn Memorial Stadium and the Administration Annex.-Academics:Auburn...
. Gregoire is the current Governor of Washington.
- Dave ReichertDave ReichertDavid George Reichert is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously served as Sheriff of King County, Washington.-Early life, education and career:...
is former King County Sheriff and a current representative from Washington's 8th congressional districtWashington's 8th congressional districtWashington's 8th congressional district includes most of the region known as the Eastside and the mostly rural eastern parts of King and Pierce counties. It is currently represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Republican Dave Reichert....
. Reichert was in charge of the task force responsible for the search and capture of the Green River Killer.
- Pam RoachPam RoachPam Roach is an American Republican politician and a Washington State Senator representing the 31st district.-Personal:Senator Roach and her husband, Jim, have been married for 33 years. They have five grown children, one of whom is a member of the Washington House of Representatives...
is an American Republican politician and a Washington State Senator representing the 31st district. Roach lives in Auburn.
- Greg HaugenGreg HaugenGreg Lee Haugen is a retired American boxer. Haugen was champion at both the Lightweight and Light-welterweight classes.Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 17 fights before challenging for a world title...
born and raised in Auburn, he grew up to become a professional boxer. Gained 4 championship belts and holds record for highest number in attendance for a single fight against Julio César ChávezJulio César ChávezJulio César Chávez is a retired Mexican professional boxer.He is a six-time world champion in three weight divisions, and for several years he was considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world...
.
- Commander Dick ScobeeDick ScobeeFrancis Richard "Dick" Scobee was an American astronaut. He was killed commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger, which suffered catastrophic booster failure during launch of the STS-51-L mission.-Early life:...
, attended school and briefly lived in Auburn, originally attending Washington Elementary, However North Auburn Elementary was the school chosen to be named after him after the Space Shuttle Challenger accident.
- Blair RasmussenBlair RasmussenBlair Allen Rasmussen is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 1985 NBA Draft. A 7'0" center from the University of Oregon, Rasmussen played in eight seasons in the NBA from 1985 to 1993...
professional basketball player, selected 1st round (15th overall) in the 1985 NBA Draft by the Denver NuggetsDenver NuggetsThe Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
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- Jeff Barkshire a professional NASCAR racer, Jeff currently resides in Auburn while not out racing.
- Minoru YamasakiMinoru Yamasakiwas a Japanese-American architect, best known for his design of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, buildings 1 and 2. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century...
, designer of the World Trade CenterWorld Trade CenterThe original World Trade Center was a complex with seven buildings featuring landmark twin towers in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. The complex opened on April 4, 1973, and was destroyed in 2001 during the September 11 attacks. The site is currently being rebuilt with five new...
buildings destroyed on September 11, 2001. Minoru also designed the Pacific Science Center Pavilion during the 1962 Seattle World Fair.
- D. C. SimpsonD. C. SimpsonDana Claire Simpson is an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of Ozy and Millie....
, a comic artist who created the Ozy and MillieOzy and MillieOzy and Millie is a webcomic, created by D. C. Simpson, which debuted in January 1997. The comic was part of Keenspot from 2001 to 2003, going independent for several years before returning to Keenspot in November 2006. It follows the adventures of assorted anthropomorphized animals...
online comics.
- Sir Mix-A-LotSir Mix-a-LotAnthony Ray , better known by his stage name Sir Mix-a-Lot, is an emcee and producer based in Seattle, Washington. The founder of the Nastymix record label, he debuted in 1988 with Swass...
, a pioneering hip hop artist made famous with the track Baby Got BackBaby Got Back"Baby Got Back" is a 1992 Number One single by hip hop artist Sir Mix-a-Lot, from his album Mack Daddy. The song samples the 1986 electro single "Technicolor" by Channel One. The song's title originates from an urban slang term used to express a favorable opinion about a woman's buttocks...
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- Cam GigandetCam GigandetCam Joslin Gigandet is an American actor, whose roles have included Twilight, The O.C., Never Back Down, The Roommate, Burlesque and Priest.- Career :...
, an actor best known from the movie Never Back DownNever Back DownNever Back Down is a 2008 action film starring Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, and Djimon Hounsou. It was theatrically released on March 14, 2008. The film's respective tagline is "Win or lose.....
as Ryan, as well as a vital role in the movie TwilightTwilight (2008 film)Twilight is a 2008 American romantic vampire film based on Stephenie Meyer's popular novel of the same name. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, the film stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. It is the first film in The Twilight Saga film series...
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Several Rock bands receiving national attention and recognition have sprung from the Auburn area. Bands with members from Auburn include: Champion, Jude Dugan, Unhailoed, Green River, Instant Winner, The Cab, and others.
Education
Auburn School District
Auburn School District No. 408 is a public school district in King County, Washington, seated in Auburn. The district encompasses a 62-mile area bridging King County, Washington and Pierce County, Washington, and serves approximately 70,500 residents in Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Lake Tapps, and a...
, Green River Community College
Green River Community College
Green River Community College is a community college located in Auburn, Washington, USA. It has a student body of approximately 10,000.-History:...
also resides in Auburn, atop Lea Hill.
Currently the Auburn School District
Auburn School District
Auburn School District No. 408 is a public school district in King County, Washington, seated in Auburn. The district encompasses a 62-mile area bridging King County, Washington and Pierce County, Washington, and serves approximately 70,500 residents in Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Lake Tapps, and a...
has 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 4 high schools, making 22 schools in all. The district's newest school is Arthur Jacobsen Elementary. The District is larger than the city itself, serving the neighboring towns of Algona
Algona, Washington
Algona is a city in King County, Washington, United States, and the Seattle metropolitan area, surrounded by the suburbs of Auburn to the north and east, Pacific to the south, and unincorporated King County to the west...
and Pacific
Pacific, Washington
Pacific is a city in King and Pierce counties in the U.S. state of Washington. Located primarily in King County, the population was 6,606 at the 2010 census. Like its northern neighbor Algona, Pacific is sometimes mistaken for a part of Auburn.- History :...
as well as some unincorporated areas around Auburn, and Kent
Kent, Washington
Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States, and is the third largest city in King County and the sixth largest in the state. An outlying suburb of Seattle, Kent is also the corporate home for companies such as REI and Oberto Sausage...
.
High schools
| School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Approx. Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School Auburn Senior High School Auburn Senior High School is a public high School in Auburn, Washington founded in 1903. The school is situated on of land in downtown Auburn, its campus includes the Auburn Performing Arts Center , The Auburn Swimming Pool, Auburn Memorial Stadium and the Administration Annex.-Academics:Auburn... |
Auburn | Trojan Troy Troy was a city, both factual and legendary, located in northwest Anatolia in what is now Turkey, southeast of the Dardanelles and beside Mount Ida... s |
Green/Gold | 1,874 |
| Auburn Riverside High School Auburn Riverside High School Auburn Riverside High School is located in Auburn, Washington. Located next to the White River, the school takes it name from its location. The school opened in 1995 due to overcrowding at Auburn Senior High School.-Academics:... |
Auburn | Raven Raven Raven is the common name given to several larger-bodied members of the genus Corvus—but in Europe and North America the Common Raven is normally implied... s |
Navy/Teal/Silver | 1,742 |
| Auburn Mountainview High School Auburn Mountainview High School Auburn Mountainview High School is located on the outer edge of Auburn, a city in King County, Washington, USA. It was named after the scenic views from the school, including the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.-History:... |
Auburn | Lion Lion The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger... s |
Blue/Orange | 1,429 |
| West Auburn Secondary High School | Auburn | Wolves | Silver/Black | 275 |
| Auburn Adventist Academy Auburn Adventist Academy Auburn Adventist Academy is a co-educational Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school located in Auburn, Washington. It is operated by the Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.- History :... |
Auburn | Falcon Falcon A falcon is any species of raptor in the genus Falco. The genus contains 37 species, widely distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.... s |
Blue/Gold | 310 |
Middle schools 6-8
- Cascade MS
- Cascade Middle School is located in North Auburn, and has a student population of 750. Cascade's mission statement is "Spartan Excellence: Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere."
- Mt. Baker MS
- Mt. Baker Middle School is located in the Southwest Region of Auburn. It has about 900 students.
- Olympic MS
- Olympic Middle School is located in South Auburn and has about 700 students.
- Rainier MS
- Rainier Middle School is situated on Lea Hill.
Elementary schools K-5
- Alpac ES, Located in Pacific, WashingtonPacific, WashingtonPacific is a city in King and Pierce counties in the U.S. state of Washington. Located primarily in King County, the population was 6,606 at the 2010 census. Like its northern neighbor Algona, Pacific is sometimes mistaken for a part of Auburn.- History :...
- Opened in 1973 and named for the cities of Algona and Pacific. Originally an open classroom concept school, but converted to standard classroom ideals in 1983. - Chinook ES - Opened in 1963 and named for the nearby White River Fish Hatchery. Located on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation.
- Dick Scobee ES - Dick Scobee Elementary opened in 1959 as North Auburn Elementary and was renamed for the famed astronaut and Auburn High School graduate who died as commander of the Space Shuttle Challenger.
- Evergreen Heights ES - Opened in 1970, located on the West Hill of Auburn.
- Gildo Rey ES - Opened in 1969, under the name of South Auburn Elementary and was renamed in 1976 in honor of a long time faculty member, Gildo Rey.
- Hazelwood ES - Opened 1990, on Auburn's Lea Hill.
- Ilalko ES- Opened 1992. Named after a Native American village, the word "Ilalko" means "Striped Water."
- Lakeland Hills ES - Auburn's largest Elementary school, opened in the Lakeland Hills community 2006.
- Lake View ES- Opened in 1980.
- Lea Hill ES - Opened in 1965 as one of only 11 schools in the United States designated as a National Educational landmark by the National Parks Service.
- Pioneer ES- Opened in 1950.
- Terminal Park ES - opened in 1945 and it was named for the terminal end of the railroad and the neighborhood where the rail workers lived, Terminal Park.
- Washington ES - The oldest Elementary school in Auburn, located next to Auburn High School, originally opened in 1920, was demolished and re-built in 1970.
- Arthur Jacobsen ES - Opened in 2007, on the former Jacobsen Tree farm and on the lower portion of Auburn Mountainview's campus.
Events
- Auburn Good Ol' Days
- Veterans Day Parade and Observance
- Clean Sweep
- KidsDay
- 4th of July Festival
- Petpalooza
- S'more Than You Imagined
- Santa Parade
City landmarks
The City of Auburn has designated the following landmarks:| Landmark | Built | Listed | Address | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Masonic Temple | 1923-24 | 2002 | 302-310 E. Main Street | |
| Auburn Post Office | 1937 | 2000 | 20 Auburn Avenue NE |  |
| Auburn Public Library | 1914 | 1995 | 306 Auburn Avenue NE |  |
| Olson Farm | 1897–1902 | 1995, 2000 | 28728 Green River Road S |
Sister cities
Auburn has two sister citiesTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
- Kent, neighboring them to the north, and Tamba
Tamba, Hyogo
is a city located in Hyōgo, Japan.The city was formed on November 1, 2004 from the merger of all six towns of the former Hikami District: Aogaki, Ichijima, Kaibara, Kasuga, Sannan and Hikami....
, a city in the Hyōgo prefecture
Hyogo Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is Kobe.The prefecture's name was previously alternately spelled as Hiogo.- History :...
of Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. The three cities participate in an annual student exchange program
Student exchange program
A student exchange program generally could be defined as a program where students from secondary school or university choose to study abroad in partner institutions...
, as well as a summer Youth Ambassador program, and "official governmental, people-to-people, recreational, cultural, and business exchanges".
External links
- City of Auburn Government - City of Auburn Government Portal
- White River Valley Museum - White River Valley Museum
- Auburn Tourism Site- Auburn Tourism Site