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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Magnuson Park

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

David Della Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4622-02
Scope and Contents note The Subject Files of David Della contain records to his tenure as a member of Seattle City Council. The largest quantity of records relate to Parks, specifically the Woodland Park Zoo and its long-range plans and issues surrounding the parking garage, and the development of Warren Magnuson Park. Other issues addressed in his records include alternatives for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and the performance of Seattle City Light. Della was chair of the Parks, Neighborhoods, and Education Committee...
Dates: 2002-2007

Parks and Community Resources Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4681-04
Scope and Contents note

Committee calendars, correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, and draft legislation relating to City parks, recreation, community centers, festivals, and the arts. Arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1982-1989

Phyllis Lamphere Subject Files II

 Series
Identifier: 4648-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating to Lamphere's activities and interests on City Council. Prominent subjects include parks, historic preservation, utilities, West Seattle Bridges, social services, and land use planning and zoning.

Dates: 1968-1978

Peter Steinbrueck Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4684-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and staff analysis related to Steinbrueck's work on City Council. A substantial portion of the records deal with urban planning, development, design, environmental issues, and comprehensive planning, and reflect his concerns about sustainability and quality of life as affected by the built environment. Also significant in this series are records related to his work on low and moderate income housing, human services, homelessness, neighborhood...
Dates: 1979-2007

Tim Hill Subject Files and Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 4637-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and draft legislation reflecting Hill's activities and interests on Council. Also includes agendas, reports, and draft legislation of six City Council committees including: Finance, Parks and Community Services, Personnel and Property Management, Urban Development and Housing, Transportation, and Labor Relations. The records are identified as Accession 3056 at UW.

Dates: 1973-1979

Phyllis Lamphere Subject Files I

 Series
Identifier: 4648-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating to Lamphere's activities and interests on City Council. Prominent subjects include parks, historic preservation, utilities, West Seattle Bridges, social services, and land use planning and zoning. Also includes agendas, correspondence, reports, and draft legislation related to Lamphere's work as chair of the City Council's Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Dates: 1968-1978