George Benson Transportation Subject Files
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence, reports, studies, committee minutes, news releases, and notes relating to City transportation and traffic issues. The bulk of the records concern reestablishing the electric trolley system and developing the Waterfront Streetcar.
Dates
- Creation: 1972-1987
Creator
- Benson, George (George E.) (Person)
- Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Biographical Note
Benson was elected to City Council in 1974 and served five terms until his retirement in 1994. During the final two years of his tenure he was Council President. He was particularly active in the reestablishment of electric trolleys in Seattle and development of the Waterfront Trolley. He chaired four committees during his incumbency, including Transportation (1974-1977, 1982-1987, and 1990-1991), Recreation and Community Services (1978-1981), Environmental Management (1988-1989), and Labor (1992-1993).
Extent
4.8 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement note
Chronologically by meeting date.
Location of Records
SMA
Subject
- Benson, George (George E.) (Person)
- King Sub-Regional Council Committee on Transportation (SUBTRAN) (Organization)
- Seattle (Wash.). City Council (Organization)
Geographic
Topical
- Downtown Parking
- Federal Aid to Urban Systems
- Historic preservation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Mass Transit
- Montlake Boulevard
- Paving
- Safer Off-System Road Program (SOS)
- Street Railways
- Traffic
- Traffic Diverters
- Transportation
- Waterfront Streetcar (Seattle, Wash.)
- West Seattle Bridge (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Guide to the Transportation Subject Files 1972-1987
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository