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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Electric power -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 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 Lake Union Steam Plant Construction Photograph Album

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1204-17
Abstract

Black and white photographs of the construction of City Light's steam plant on Lake Union in 1914.

Dates: 1914

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 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 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 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 Operating Revenue Account Books

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1206-05
Abstract

Financial records of Seattle Lighting Department

Dates: 1935-1964

Unit Cost Reports

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1202-09
Abstract

Yearly summary of power costs and revenues.

Dates: 1947-1963