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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Lighting

 Organization

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

City Light 2006 Windstorm Damage Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1204-16
Abstract

Also known as the Hannukkah Eve Windstorm, this weather event caused wide-spread power outages and significant damage throughout the City of Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Dates: 2006

City Light Lake Union Steam Plant Construction Photograph Album

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1204-17
Abstract

Black and white photographs of the construction of City Light's steam plant on Lake Union in 1914.

Dates: 1914

City Light Communications and Public Affairs Division Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1204-19
Abstract

Digital images of Seattle City Light including personnel, elected and appointed officials, hydroelectric facilities, solar energy, and public events.

Dates: 2000-2020

City Light Community Relations Records

 Series
Identifier: 1201-15
Abstract

Records relating to City Light's community outreach efforts.

Dates: 1982-1994

City Light Copper Creek Dam Project Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1206-09
Abstract

Records of a proposed hydroelectric project on the Skagit River

Dates: 1974-1981

City Light Department History File

 Series
Identifier: 1200-11
Abstract

The Seattle City Light Department History File, 1894-1972, consists of correspondence, typed histories, reports, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets related to the history of Seattle City Light.

Dates: 1894-1972

City Light Field System Operations Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1204-18
Abstract

Images of damage to transmission poles and transformers caused by auto accidents and weather-related incidents.

Dates: 2005 - 2007

City Light Glass Lantern Slides

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-03
Abstract

Slides related to the development of public power in Seattle.

Dates: 1903-1945

City Light Public Power Speeches and Radio Presentations

 Series
Identifier: 1201-14
Abstract

Radio talks and public presentations related to public power.

Dates: 1932-1938

City Light Cedar River Daily Reports of Water Conditions

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1206-08
Abstract

Hydrographic reports of the Cedar River

Dates: 1920-1922

City Light Electric Home and Farm Authority Contract Records

 Series
Identifier: 1200-12
Abstract

Files documenting Electric Home and Farm Authority contracts, administered by the Seattle Department of Lighting (now Seattle City Light), 1939-1943; included are logbooks, payment charts, and correspondence.

Dates: 1939-1943

City Light Operating Revenue Account Books

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1206-05
Abstract

Financial records of Seattle Lighting Department

Dates: 1935-1964

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Public Utilities 10
Seattle (Wash.) 10
Electric power -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 8
Seattle 8
Electric utilities -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 7
Photographs 4
Washington (State) 4
Public works 3
Skagit River (B.C. and Wash.) 3
Cedar Falls Power Plant (Wash.) 2
Cedar River Watershed (King County, Wash.) 2
Electric heating -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Electric lighting -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Hydroelectric power plants -- Washington (State) 2
Seattle (Wash.) -- Politics and government 2
Skagit River Hydroelectric Project 2
Transmission lines -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Water-power -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Weather -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Building interiors 1
Cedar River (King County, Wash.) 1
Copper Creek (Skagit County, Wash.) 1
Copper Creek Project 1
Denny Regrade 1
Diablo Dam 1
Diablo Dam (Wash.) 1
Electric Meters 1
Electric power consumption -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Electric power plants -- Washington (State) -- Cedar Falls 1
Electricity Consumption 1
Exhibitions 1
Floods -- Washington (State) 1
Gorge Dam 1
Gorge Dam (Wash.) 1
Histories 1
Household appliances, Electric -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Hydroelectric power plants -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Lake Union Steam Plant 1
Lake Union Steam Plant (Seattle, Wash.) 1
Landslides 1
Leaflets 1
Low-income consumers -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Neighborhoods 1
Pamphlets 1
Photographic prints 1
Public officers -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Public utilities -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Residential Buildings 1
Rivers and Streams 1
Ross Dam (Wash.) 1
Seafair 1
Speeches, addresses, etc. 1
Storms -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Streamflow -- Washington -- King County 1
Tourism -- Washington (State) 1
Traffic accidents -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Transportation 1
Utility Poles 1
Vessels 1
Water and water rights 1
Water-power -- Washington (State) 1