Yesler-Atlantic Neighborhood Improvement Project (Seattle, Wash.)

Abstract

Administrative, committee and project file records of the Seattle Urban Renewal Enterprise (SURE), a citizen’s advisory committee created to build community support for urban renewal projects with an emphasis on rehabilitation and conservation.

Scope and Contents note The collection consists of black and white photographs of mostly domestic residences in the Yesler-Atlantic "U" and "T" areas of Seattle's Central District; the structures shown are primarily located in the Atlantic and Leschi neighborhoods, although other neighborhoods (including Minor, Mann, Stevens, North Beacon Hill, and the International District) are represented. A few images of commercial buildings, streets, and empty lots are included. Additionally, images from the Urban Renewal...