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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Harbor Line Task Force Records

 Series
Identifier: 9532-01

Scope and Contents Note

The records of the Harbor Line Task Force include meeting minutes, policy planning documents, and reports of the committee. Also included are a discussion of the economic impact of moving the harbor line, and the regulations and restrictions imposed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Dates

  • Creation: 1986-1988

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The Harbor Line Task Force was created by the Downtown Seattle Association to review the question of moving the harbor line westward between Piers 48 and 70, along the central waterfront. The group considered both city policies and regulations imposed by the state Department of Natural Resources. Subcommittees on policy and economics tackled specific issues relating to the task force's charge. The task force consisted of members from the City of Seattle, the Port of Seattle, the Department of Natural Resources, the League of Women Voters, and the downtown business community.

Full Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Meeting minutes, policy planning, and reports of the Harbor Line Task Force charged with the discussion of moving the harbor line westward to the central Seattle Waterfront.

Location of Records

SMA

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository

Contact:
PO Box 94728
600 Fourth Avenue, Floor 3
Seattle 98124-4728 USA US