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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Public Utilities

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Cedar River Watershed Maps

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 8204-02
Abstract

Over 300 maps dating from the 1890s to the 1970s depicting land acquisition of property in the City's Cedar River Watershed and pipelines.

Dates: 1891 -1970

Utility Franchise Records

 Series
Identifier: 2623-02
Abstract

Records of the Seattle Department of Engineering consisting of correspondence between the Department and grantees of utility franchises. Also included are agreements, maps, drawings, and photographs.

Dates: 1896-1983; 1908-1973

Water Department Central Files

 Series
Identifier: 8200-05
Abstract

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and agreements relating to Seattle Water Department activities and projects.

Dates: 1889-1987

Water Department Conservation Office Records

 Series
Identifier: 8206-01
Abstract

Records of an office that promoted water conservation.

Dates: 1978-1989

Engineering Department Creek Photographs and Slides

 Series
Identifier: 2613-27
Abstract

Photographic documentation of Seattle's creeks, including activities undertaken by the Water Department to test and improve water quality.

Dates: 1987-1999

Water Department Historical Files

 Series
Identifier: 8200-10
Abstract

Public documents and research notes that were gathered in the process of writing a history of the Seattle Water Department.

Dates: 1889-1964

Northern Tier Pipeline Records

 Series
Identifier: 8204-05
Abstract

Records concerning a proposed oil pipeline.

Dates: 1973-1983

Water Department Reports and Writings

 Series
Identifier: 8200-16
Abstract

Reports and writings regarding Seattle's Water Department.

Dates: 1903-1948

Water Department Superintendent's Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 8200-02
Abstract

Records documenting the administration, activities and projects of the Seattle Water Department.

Dates: 1891-1995

Water Quality Scrapbook

 Series
Identifier: 8205-11
Abstract

Contents of a scrapbook documenting efforts by the Seattle Water Department to monitor and improve water quality.

Dates: 1956-1977

Water System Services Records

 Series
Identifier: 8203-05
Abstract

Records related to operations of the Seattle Water Department.

Dates: 1958-1996

Seattle Watershed and Pipeline Aerial Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 8204-03
Abstract

Aerial photographs of Seattle Watershed and Pipeline.

Dates: 1930-1989