Cedar River Watershed Condemnation Records
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence, judgement on verdicts, petitions, appraisals, court orders, motions, and draft legislation relating to the condemnation of land in the Cedar River Watershed for pipeline right-of-ways and creation of a reservoir.
Dates
- Creation: 1892-1930
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters and litigation, provides legal advice and opinions to City departments and agencies, and is responsible for prosecuting violations of City ordinances in Municipal Court. The position of City Attorney was established in 1875. The 1890 City Charter created the Law Department headed by the Corporation Counsel. The title was changed to City Attorney in 1977.
Full Extent
1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Location of Records
SMA
Subject
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. (Organization)
- Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Company (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Cedar River Watershed Condemnation Records 1892-1930
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- EAD Location
- https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv134353
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository