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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Historic preservation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

Appeals of Landmarks Preservation Board Decisions

 Series
Identifier: 3403-08
Abstract

Hearing Examiner records relating to appeals of decisions by Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board.

Dates: 1979-2014

Ballard Avenue Landmark District Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5754-B3
Scope and Contents note The Office of Urban Conservation was created in 1975 as part of the Department of Community Development (DCD). It was founded in an era of citizen protests against a proposed urban renewal program that would have demolished Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market. The office’s mandate was to coordinate Seattle’s historic preservation programs and administer the city’s landmark boards and historic districts. When DCD was abolished in 1992, the office became the Historic Preservation Program in...
Dates: 2005

Committee on the Built Environment Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4616-05
Dates: 2008-2014; Majority of material found within 2009-2013

Department of Community Development Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 1600-03
Abstract

Working papers, correspondence, and subject files of Department of Community Development directors. Includes memoranda, notes, and reports relating to project and program development and City planning. Major issues covered include housing, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, urban renewal, and downtown planning.

Dates: 1970-1991; 1976-1991

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

Historical Landmarks Petitions and Designations

 Series
Identifier: 1802-B7
Scope and Contents note

Petitions, correspondence, and designations of historical landmarks in Seattle. Landmarks are designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board.

Dates: 1955-1985

Neighborhood Architecture Photographs and Surveys

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1629-02
Abstract

Surveys, maps, and photographs documenting neighborhood architecture.

Dates: 1975-1977

Landmarked Building Renovation Records

 Series
Identifier: 5754-A7
Abstract

Records relating to the renovation of landmarked buildingsenovation files and records for several landmarked buildings.



Dates: 1986-1999

Music Hall Theatre Landmark Appeal Records

 Series
Identifier: 5754-A6
Abstract

Records related to the landmark nomination and appeal process for Seattle's Music Hall Theatre.

Dates: 1974-1991