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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Dams -- Washington (State)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

City Light Slide Collection

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1204-04
Abstract

Slides documenting the development of City Light's public power facilities including dams, power houses, transmission lines, substations, and methods of wiring.

Dates: 1890-2000

Fleets and Facilities Department ImageBank Digital Photographs

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0207-01
Abstract

Compiled by the City Photographers, ImageBank makes up a large portion of the Photo Archives digital collection with more than 10,000 images.

Dates: 1883-2013

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

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 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 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 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

Seattle Public Utilities -- Project Management Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 7019-01
Scope and Contents Note

Primarily reflects Tolt Dam South Fork, penstocks and intake tower. Also includes Genesee Street Dam photographs. Other public works projects include sewer overflow outfall rehab near Rainier Ave S, Taylor Ditch emergency berm repair at Cedar River Watershed, South Transfer Station short term chute fix, full sewer line repair projects on Airport Way S and 40th Ave S., maintenance on the East Montlake Pump Station, and more. Images continue to be added to this series.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1999-2021

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