Department of Streets and Sewers Monthly Vehicle Use Summaries
Scope and Contents note
Monthly summaries of operating costs for vehicles in department fleet. Includes daily account of gasoline and oil used, miles and hours driven, size and type of loads, location of use, and cost per mile for operation.
Dates
- Creation: 1916-1919
Historical Note
The Department of Streets and Sewers was responsible for planning, construction, repair, and cleaning of the City's streets, sidewalks, and sewers. City Council appointed the first Street Commissioner in 1875. The position came under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Works in 1890. The position of Superintendent of Streets, Sewers and Parks was established in 1896; authority over parks was removed in 1904. The Department was abolished in 1936 and became the Maintenance Division of the Engineering Department.
Full Extent
3 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
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Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository