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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Franchise Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-B2
Scope and Contents note

Statements by franchise holders including name, character of franchise, length, date originally granted, original holder of franchise, date of franchise transfer (if applicable), officers of company or corporation, ordinance numbers granting franchise, and other information concerning the franchise. The bulk of reports relate to railroad and street railway franchises, but also include telephone and telegraph services, utilities, and fire alarm systems.

Dates: 1898-1986

Miscellaneous Maps and Drawings

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 9910-03
Scope and Contents

Includes maps with schedule of deeds for Great Northern Railway and maps created by other government agencies. Select objects are viewable in Digital Collections.

Dates: 1891-1959

Skagit Condemnations

 Series
Identifier: 4403-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, ordinance copies, and court documents relating to the condemnation of property in the Skagit River area for use in power and water supply development.

Dates: 1920-1950

Seattle Lighting Department Records (Series I)

 Series
Identifier: 1200-01
Abstract

Seattle City Light agency history, including files from longtime superintendent J.D. Ross.

Dates: 1902-1960