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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 1150 Collections and/or Records:

Assessment Roll Index

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1804-07
Scope and Contents note

Index to Treasurer's Local Improvement District assessment rolls including districts for the annexed cities. Contains alphabetical listing of street or addition, district number, ordinance, and assessment roll volume number.

Dates: 1891-1911

Municipal Street Railway System Asset Retirement Estimates

 Series
Identifier: 5702-03
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, drawings, cost estimates, and photographs relating to the removal of street railway tracks and sale of equipment.

Dates: 1925-1940

Mayor's Office Audio Recordings

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 5200-02
Scope and Contents note

23 audio recordings of Mayor Uhlman's press conferences, radio appearances, and community meetings.

Dates: 1974-1978

Auditing Committee Minutes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1800-04
Scope and Contents note

Proceedings and supporting documents of committee that reviews and recommends disposition of payroll and voucher claims and demands. Recommendations are made to City Council. There is a gap in the minutes between 1916 and 1921.

Dates: 1890-1993

Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 5754-B1
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: 1976-2024

Ballard Avenue Landmark District Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5754-B2
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: 1975-1995

Baseball Litigation Records

 Series
Identifier: 4402-02
Abstract

Records relating to the Seattle Pilots' short residence in the city, including maintenance files for Sick's Stadium and documents relating to various lawsuits after the team left Seattle.

Dates: 1932-1977; 1964-1977

Blacksmith Shop Requisitions

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8201-04
Scope and Contents note

Requisition ledger for blacksmith shop supplies. Arranged alphabetically by item requisitioned . Includes item, date, requisition number, amount, and supplier.

Dates: 1908-1912

Board of Adjustment Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-F2
Abstract

Annual reports of the Board of Adjustment.

Dates: 1957-1969

Board of Adjustment Public Hearing Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 1802-L2
Scope and Contents note The Board of Adjustment minutes contain the proceedings of public hearings before the Board to consider and take action on special exceptions, conditional uses, and/or variance permit applications under provisions of the City's zoning ordinance and applicable provisions of the sign control ordinance. It is noted in the minutes that the Board personally viewed all properties concerned prior to the hearing. The minutes contain a statement naming the applicant and describing the permit request...
Dates: 1957-1980

Board of Examiners Correspondence

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 6001-04
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence from the Board of Examiners relating to applications for examination, exam results, and notices of examination dates.

Dates: 1903-1909

Board of Fire Commissioners Minutes

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2800-01
Abstract

Proceedings of Board of Fire Commissioners meetings, 1890-1896.

Dates: 1890-1896

Board of Health Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 3200-01
Abstract

Minutes of the Board of Health, 1890 to 1908.

Dates: 1890-1908

Board of Medical Examiners Minutes

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 6010-09
Dates: 1896-1897

Board of Park Commissioners Minutes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5800-01
Abstract

Minutes of the Board of Park Commissioners, 1890 to 1991. Includes information on parks improvements, use of Parks lands, and budget information.

Dates: 1890-2007

Board of Park Commissioners Resolutions

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5800-02
Scope and Contents note

Series contains resolutions passed by the Commissioners authorizing the expenditure of funds, accepting donations of funds and gifts, expressing the Board's intent to undertake park improvements, granting permission for use of facilities, and conveying Board policy. Prior to 1922, the test of resolutions was included in the Board minutes.

Dates: 1922-1963

Board of Police Commissioners Minutes

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 6400-01
Abstract

Proceedings of Board of Police Commissioners meetings, 1890-1896.

Dates: 1890-1896

Board of Public Works Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-F3
Abstract

Annual reports for the Seattle Board of Public Works. Reports provide statistical information, an overview of important areas of City development, and names of Board members.

Dates: 1908-1991

Board of Public Works Miscellaneous Communications and Receipts

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 0603-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to departments and contractors especially regarding awards of contracts. Indexed by correspondent.

Dates: 1895-1901

Board of Public Works Miscellaneous Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 0601-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, applications, permits, petitions, and contracts relating to construction, condemnations, street use, franchises, and rights of way. This series is an artificial collection arranged alphabetically by subject.

Dates: 1896-1977

Board of Public Works Requests for Legal Opinions and Advice

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 0601-02
Scope and Contents note

Requests from the Board to the Corporation Council for legal opinions. Includes description of issue.

Dates: 1899-1900

Board of Public Works Scrapbooks

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0601-03
Scope and Contents note

Newspaper clippings relating to construction and improvement projects, city planning, and downtown development. Especially interesting is information relating to post-World War II housing and economic development.

Dates: 1944-1968

Boarding House Ledger of Groceries and Supplies

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8201-03
Scope and Contents note

Ledger of supplies for Cedar River Watershed cook and bunkhouses. Includes type and amount of supplies, cost, date, and supplier.

Dates: 1918-1919

Boards and Commissions Reports

 Series
Identifier: 6000-08
Scope and Contents note

Standardized reports filed by boards, commissions, committees, and task forces. Includes authorizing information such as dates established, ordinance authority, and appointment authority; administrative details such as membership requirements, terms, meeting dates, officers, subcommittees, members names, and attendance records; and program information such as current activities, planning for the following year, and historical information. Reports are arranged alphabetically by entity.

Dates: 1976-2006

Department of Parks and Recreation Brochures and Ephemera

 Series
Identifier: 5802-14
Scope and Contents note

Brochures, guides, and flyers about the park system, programs, policies and specific parks and facilities. Also includes ephemera related to the Parks Department and its programs.

Dates: 1941-2005