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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Ross, J. D. (James Delmage), 1872-1939

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

City Light Negatives

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-01
Scope and Contents note Both color and black and white photographic negatives documenting the development of Seattle’s public electric utility, including dam construction, water main installation, and facilities. Includes photos of dam construction in the Cedar River Watershed and the Skagit, and the Boundary Project; transmission lines and substations; City Light facilities, and employees. Subseries of images relate to Boundary Dam, Gorge High Dam, and Ross Dam. Other generating facilities depicted are Cedar...
Dates: 1914-1995

City Light Photographic Prints

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-02
Scope and Contents note

This series is comprised of prints and represents a small portion of the work done by Seattle City Light to electrify Seattle. One hundred and twenty-three prints are available for download on our digital platform; this includes 54 Real Estate Services photos of identified addresses. For a comprehensive look at the work of Seattle City Light, see the SCL negative collection (1204-01).

Dates: 1914 - 1995

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