Historic Barn

Visit a Piece of King County History at Canter-Berry Farms

Discover one of the oldest agricultural buildings in King County at Canter-Berry Farms in Auburn, Washington.

Built in 1879 by S.A. Crisp, our historic timber-frame barn is a landmark along Green Valley Road and the Upper Green River Valley. Constructed from hand-shaped timbers made from trees harvested from the valley floor, the barn has been part of local farm and community life for more than 140 years.

Today, visitors can experience this unique piece of Washington farm history, see our American Saddlebred horses, and visit the Canter-Berry Farms store.

Built in 1879. Still part of farm life today.

The Canter-Berry Farms barn is believed to be one of the oldest agricultural buildings, if not one of the oldest wooden structures, in King County.

Located along historic Green Valley Road near Auburn, WA, the barn represents an important piece of the agricultural history of the Upper Green River Valley.

Its massive timbers were shaped by hand using trees harvested from the valley floor, creating a remarkable example of early craftsmanship and Pacific Northwest farm construction.

More than a historic building, the barn remains a living part of the farm.

One barn. Many lives.

Over the decades, this historic Auburn barn has served farmers, families, firefighters, animals, and visitors.

1879 — Construction

S.A. Crisp constructs the historic timber-frame barn using hand-shaped timbers made from trees harvested from the valley floor.

Early Farm Years — The Paumel Family Dairy Barn

The barn's earliest known use was as a dairy barn for the homesteading Paumel family.

It was built as part of their working farmstead during the early agricultural history of the Upper Green River Valley.

Metzler Family — Green River Blueberry Farm

The barn later became a general-purpose farm building used by the Metzler family as they built and operated Green River Blueberry Farm.

The building's history is closely connected to the region's agricultural and blueberry farming heritage.

1980s — A King County Fire Station

In the 1980s, the historic barn served an entirely different purpose.

It became a temporary fire station for the King County District 46 backup fire truck, giving this old farm building another important role in the local community.

Today — A Working Historic Barn at Canter-Berry Farms

The historic barn continues to stand as a landmark along Green Valley Road and the Upper Green River Valley. A portion of the barn is home to the Canter-Berry Farms Store, where visitors can discover seasonal farm products and blueberry favorites.

Come for the blueberries. Stay for the history.

Historic Auburn, Washington farm heritage

For generations, the barn has stood along Green Valley Road in the Upper Green River Valley, becoming a recognizable local landmark.

Its story is connected to the families, farms, animals, businesses, and community that have shaped this part of King County, Washington.

Today, Canter-Berry Farms is proud to preserve and share this piece of local agricultural history with visitors.

History is better in person.

Looking for historic places near Auburn, Washington, local farm history, or a unique destination in the Green River Valley?

Come visit Canter-Berry Farms and experience a historic farmstead where the past is still part of everyday life.

Explore the historic barn, see the horses, visit the farm store, and — when the season is right — pick your own fresh Washington blueberries.

Canter-Berry Farms

19102 S.E. Green Valley Road
Auburn, WA 98092