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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Deeds to City Property

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1803-04

Scope and Contents note

Deeds to the City providing legal evidence of property ownership by the City. Includes quit claim deeds, warranty deeds, leases, easements, deeds of dedication, and other property instruments. Records are incomplete for deeds numbered 1-5900.

Dates

  • Creation: 1893-1988

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The City Clerk maintains the City's legislative records, official filings, and the Seattle Municipal Archives; keeps the minutes of City Council meetings; and provides information services to City agencies and the public. Seattle's first City Charter allowed for a Clerk of the Common Council to be elected by the Council. In 1875 the position of City Clerk became elective and remained so until 1896 when the new Charter designated the Comptroller ex-officio City Clerk. The Comptroller served as City Clerk through 1992. A 1991 City Charter amendment transferred the Comptroller's function to the Department of Finance and the City Clerk's Office became a division of the Legislative Department effective in 1993.

Full Extent

30.4 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement note

Chronological

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note

Microfiche available in City Clerk's Office

BRS AFA Note

Index

Location of Records

SMA

Title
Guide to the Deeds to City Property 1893-1988
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