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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Public Utilities

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

City Light 2006 Windstorm Damage Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1204-16
Abstract

Also known as the Hannukkah Eve Windstorm, this weather event caused wide-spread power outages and significant damage throughout the City of Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Dates: 2006

Annual Reports of Public Electric Utilities

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1202-05
Abstract

Reports filed by City Light to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Dates: 1967-1997

Citizens' Rate Advisory Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 9569-01
Abstract

Records from a committee formed to provide comments and recommendations to Seattle City Light regarding electric rate increases.

Dates: 1980-1988

City Light Columbia Basin "Z" Canyon Photograph Album

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1204-15
Abstract

Photographs of proposed Grand Coulee dam site on the Columbia River and surrounding area.

Dates: 1933

Jim Compton Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4620-02
Abstract

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, City Council briefings, and press clippings relating to issues before the Seattle City Council during Compton's tenure. Major topics of interest to Compton were technology and public safety.

Dates: 1995-2006

City Light Gorge Dam Development Project Photograph Albums

 Series
Identifier: 1204-11
Abstract

Photographs documenting the construction of a powerhouse and diversion dam at the Gorge Dam on the Skagit River.

Dates: 1948-1962

Michael Hildt Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4636-02
Abstract

Records documenting Michael Hildt's work on the Seattle City Council from 1978-1985; records address issues such as conservation and desegregation and include information on Hildt's work with the Pike Place Market and his work with various committees, including the Energy Committee and Urban Development and Housing Committee.

Dates: 1978-1985

Legal Opinions Regarding Public Utilities

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4401-04
Scope and Contents note

Opinions issued by the City Attorney at the request of various City officials regarding public utility issues. Included are Seattle's water system, refuse disposal, electricity, and the street railway and transit systems.

Dates: 1907-1972

City Light Newhalem and Diablo Dams Construction Photograph Albums

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-10
Abstract

Photograph albums, 1919-1936, illustrating the planning and construction of Gorge and Diablo Dams and their respective power houses on the Skagit River.

Dates: 1919-1936

City Light Ross Dam Construction Photograph Albums

 Series
Identifier: 1204-12
Abstract

Photographs documenting the construction of Ross Dam on the Skagit River, 1938-1948.

Dates: 1938-1948

City Light Accountability Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1200-17
Abstract

Reports to the Superintendent from branches and divisions of City Light

Dates: 1996-2003

City Light Advertising Scrapbooks

 Series
Identifier: 1201-03
Abstract

Scrapbooks containing newspaper, magazine, and other advertisements from Seattle City Light.

Dates: 1954-1974

City Light Biomass Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1206-06
Abstract

Records regarding a research project for generating electricity

Dates: 1978-1985

City Light Boundary Dam Project Records

 Series — Box 12
Identifier: 1206-07
Abstract

Planning records for Seattle's Boundary Dam.

Dates: 1933-1983; 1953-1969

City Light Capital Improvement Project Management Team Records

 Series
Identifier: 1202-06
Abstract

Planning records for City Light's Capital Improvement Program

Dates: 1996-2000

City Light Central Files

 Series
Identifier: 1200-16
Abstract

Records of Superintendent Randall W. Hardy and other staff of Seattle City Light .

Dates: 1988-1992

City Light Communications and Public Affairs Division Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1204-19
Abstract

Digital images of Seattle City Light including personnel, elected and appointed officials, hydroelectric facilities, solar energy, and public events.

Dates: 2000-2020

City Light Community Relations Records

 Series
Identifier: 1201-15
Abstract

Records relating to City Light's community outreach efforts.

Dates: 1982-1994

City Light Copper Creek Dam Project Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1206-09
Abstract

Records of a proposed hydroelectric project on the Skagit River

Dates: 1974-1981

City Light Creston Coal Plant Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1206-10
Abstract

Planning records for a coal plant in Creston, Washington

Dates: 1980-1984

City Light Customer Service Administration Records

 Series
Identifier: 1205-02
Abstract

Administrative records of the City Light Branch that interacts directly with customers

Dates: 1982-2001; 1991-1998

City Light Department History File

 Series
Identifier: 1200-11
Abstract

The Seattle City Light Department History File, 1894-1972, consists of correspondence, typed histories, reports, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets related to the history of Seattle City Light.

Dates: 1894-1972

City Light Employee Scrapbooks

 Series
Identifier: 1201-08
Abstract

Scrapbooks assembled by a City Light employee, containing photographs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera related to the organization and its employees.

Dates: 1874-1959 1932-1959; 1932-1959

City Light Facility Maintenance and Operations Records

 Series
Identifier: 1209-02
Abstract

Power plant maintenance records.

Dates: 1911-1984

City Light Field System Operations Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1204-18
Abstract

Images of damage to transmission poles and transformers caused by auto accidents and weather-related incidents.

Dates: 2005 - 2007

City Light General and Plant Ledgers

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1202-03
Abstract

Financial records of Seattle Lighting Department

Dates: 1908-1982

City Light Glass Lantern Slides

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-03
Abstract

Slides related to the development of public power in Seattle.

Dates: 1903-1945

City Light Load and Flow Data

 Series
Identifier: 1206-11
Abstract

Data from City Light hydroelectric projects.

Dates: 1905-1995

City Light Masonry Dam Construction Photograph Album

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1204-14
Abstract

Photographs of Masonry Dam construction, including construction workers and equipment, dam site, clearcutting, trains and railroads, and bridges.

Dates: 1912-1915

City Light Millennium Legacy Lighting Project Records

 Series — Box 5
Identifier: 1206-16
Abstract

Planning files for a Seattle celebration of the Millennium.

Dates: 1996-2000

City Light Power Cost Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1206-18
Abstract

Financial reports for electric energy transactions.

Dates: 1995-1998

City Light Power Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 1206-04
Abstract

Records concerning Seattle electric power production and related topics

Dates: 1909-1986

City Light Property Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 1202-07
Abstract

Records of the division that manages Seattle City Light properties

Dates: 1910-1992

City Light Public Power Speeches and Radio Presentations

 Series
Identifier: 1201-14
Abstract

Radio talks and public presentations related to public power.

Dates: 1932-1938

City Light Regional Power Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 1206-13
Abstract

Records relating to power management and regional power associations.

Dates: 1943-1982

City Light Regional Power Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 1200-15
Abstract

Records of organizations concerned with electric power planning in the western United States.

Dates: 1948-2003; 1954-1998

City Light Skagit Hydroelectric Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 1206-12
Abstract

Records of Seattle City Light's hydroelectric projects on the Skagit River

Dates: 1908-1975; 1921-1957

City Light James D. Ross Reference Material

 Series
Identifier: 1200-14
Abstract

Writings and publications regarding J. D. Ross

Dates: 1911-1996

City Light Superintendent Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1200-13
Abstract

Records documenting the administration, activities and projects of Seattle City Light

Dates: 1918-2015

City Light Video Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 1201-13
Abstract

Video and slide show production files

Dates: 1977-1995; 1982-1984

City Light Operating Revenue Account Books

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1206-05
Abstract

Financial records of Seattle Lighting Department

Dates: 1935-1964

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

Seattle Lighting Department Records (Series I)

 Series
Identifier: 1200-01
Abstract

Seattle City Light agency history, including files from longtime superintendent J.D. Ross.

Dates: 1902-1960

Margaret Pageler Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4667-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, studies, staff reports, and newspaper clippings related primarily to public safety and public utilities issues. Major topics include zoning for adult cabarets, drug traffic loitering, fireworks, weed and seed, gun control, police/community relations, internal investigations, specific complaints against the police from the public, electricity rates, Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities management, environmental policies and conservation, water quality,...
Dates: 1987-2003