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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 1150 Collections and/or Records:

Downtown Planning Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 6310-01
Abstract

Planning files for downtown Seattle.

Dates: 1973-1993

Downtown Service Center Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-04
Abstract

Records documenting the activities of the Downtown Service Center.

Dates: 1982-2010

Engineering Department Bridge Records

 Series
Identifier: 2614-06
Abstract

Reports, specifications, correspondence, and estimates documenting Seattle Engineering Department construction of bridges.

Dates: 1902-1964

Damage Case Records

 Series
Identifier: 2608-03
Abstract

Legal case files, primarily concerning litigation over public and private property damages.

Dates: 1891-2003; 1914-1987

Denny Hill Regrade Photograph Albums

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 2613-22
Abstract

Photographs documenting the Denny Hill Regrade, 1904-1929; images include views of the regrade area, sluicing operations, machinery and equipment, and disposal of debris in Elliott Bay.

Dates: 1904-1929

Property Ownership Lists and Abstracts

 Series
Identifier: 2608-06
Abstract

Lists of property owners and descriptions of tracts of land in Seattle.

Dates: 1891-1904

R.H. Thomson Freeway Records

 Series
Identifier: 2614-04
Abstract

Engineering and property records concerning a proposed freeway in Seattle.

Dates: 1958-1977

Engineering Department Safety Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 2613-26
Abstract

Photographs of Engineering Department Safety Award-winning departments and individuals, 1947-1987. Also included are photographs of Engineering Department vehicles and equipment, construction projects, and vehicle damage due to accidents.

Dates: 1947-1987

Engineering Department Strategic Action Plan Task Force Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2600-08
Abstract

Records of a planning task force.

Dates: 1995-1996

Street Trees and Landscaping Records

 Series
Identifier: 2620-01
Abstract

Primarily records of the Seattle City Arborist.

Dates: 1957-2001; 1966-1996

Third Avenue Repaving Photograph Album

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 2613-21
Abstract

Photographs of the repavement of Third Avenue, 1928 and 1929.

Dates: 1928-1929

Engineering Department Unrecorded Subject Files

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 2602-02
Abstract

Records from the Seattle Engineering Department's central filing system.

Dates: 1890-1994

Utility Franchise Records

 Series
Identifier: 2623-02
Abstract

Records of the Seattle Department of Engineering consisting of correspondence between the Department and grantees of utility franchises. Also included are agreements, maps, drawings, and photographs.

Dates: 1896-1983; 1908-1973

Engineering Department Vehicles and Equipment Photograph Albums

 Series
Identifier: 2613-20
Abstract

Three albums of photographs depicting vehicles and equipment used by the Seattle Engineering Department.

Dates: 1920-1952

Weather Data

 Series
Identifier: 2606-05
Abstract

Rainfall and other weather data for Seattle.

Dates: 1892-1983

Environmentally Critical Areas Records

 Series
Identifier: 6310-03
Abstract

Environmental planning files.

Dates: 1984-1998; 1989-1993

Campaign Finance Reports

 Series
Identifier: 2202-02
Abstract

Campaign finance reports submitted by candidates, citizen groups and political action campaigns.

Dates: 1975-2005

Ethics and Elections Commission Cases

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2203-01
Abstract

Ethics and Elections Commission advisory opinions, whistleblower files, and case files.

Dates: 1967-2005; 1971-2001

Ethics and Elections Commission Meeting Materials

 Series — Box 23
Identifier: 2200-01
Abstract

Minutes, agendas, and meeting packets of the Fair Campaign Practices Commission, the Board of Ethics, and the Ethics and Elections Commission.

Dates: 1973-2009

External Beautification Fund Records

 Series
Identifier: 5756-05
Abstract

Records relating to grants for the beautification of public schools.

Dates: 1996-1997

Families and Education Levy Interdepartmental Team Records

 Series
Identifier: 5025-01
Abstract

Records regarding review of Seattle Families and Education Levy programs.

Dates: 1990-1997

Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 3620-02
Abstract

Records concerning oversight of levy funds for the improvement of Seattle's public schools.

Dates: 1990-2015

Family Support Unit Records

 Series
Identifier: 3622-01
Abstract

Records of a unit that was responsible for programs to strengthen and support families.

Dates: 1991-2002

Accident Prevention and Incident Board Minutes

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2810-05
Abstract

Minutes and findings regarding fire apparatus accidents and injuries to fire personnel.

Dates: 1981-1992

Building Code Revision Records

 Series
Identifier: 2810-07
Abstract

Records from the Fire Marshal's Office related to the update and revision of Seattle’s high rise building codes.

Dates: 1977-1983