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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Monorail System

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Law Department Correspondence (Series II)

 Series
Identifier: 4401-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to and from the City Attorney. Includes requests from City agencies for legal opinions and advice.



Dates: 1939-1977

David Della Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4622-02
Scope and Contents note The Subject Files of David Della contain records to his tenure as a member of Seattle City Council. The largest quantity of records relate to Parks, specifically the Woodland Park Zoo and its long-range plans and issues surrounding the parking garage, and the development of Warren Magnuson Park. Other issues addressed in his records include alternatives for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and the performance of Seattle City Light. Della was chair of the Parks, Neighborhoods, and Education Committee...
Dates: 2002-2007

Department of Community Development Maps and Drawings

 Series
Identifier: 1600-05
Scope and Contents note Maps and drawings for various planning studies related to zoning and land use, urban renewal, and neighborhood development. Most of the maps were created by the City Planning Commission, but also included are materials from the Zoning Commission, Office of Urban Renewal, and Department of Community Development. This series includes the 1956 Comprehensive Plan of Seattle which consists of a single land use map. Select objects are viewable in ...
Dates: 1921-1967

Jan Drago Office Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4624-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Jan Drago and her Legislative Assistants Krista Bunch, Katherine Fountain, and Barbara Clemons. It contains internal and external correspondence revolving around the business of the city council.

Dates: 2001-2009

Frank, George v. City, 1971-1975

 File — Box 18, Folder: 3
Dates: 1971-1975

Monorail Ad Hoc Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4650-10
Dates: 2002

Newsletters

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4650-04
Scope and Contents note

Newsletters created by Nick Licata to provide a forum for his opinions and as a means of disseminating information and public policy issues to his constituents. Subjects include all issues that come before the City Council with emphasis on Licata's special areas of interest including parks and recreation, cultural resources and activities, the arts, transportation, and social justice concerns. Includes both "Urban Politics" and "Nick's Notes."

Dates: 1996-2013

Judy Nicastro Subject Files

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 4661-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes relating to issues before the City Council during Nicastro's four-year tenure on the Seattle City Council and reflecting her interests and activities while on the Council. Subjects include civil rights, economic development, education, City finance and budget, housing, land use, urban development, interdepartmental affairs, neighborhoods, parks and recreation, public safety, health and social services, technology, transportation, and public...
Dates: 1999-2003

Charles T. Royer Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5274-01
Scope and Contents note Correspondence with city departments regarding departmental activities and programs. Records document ongoing operations as well as specific issues and events. A large portion of the records relate to the Department of Community Development and document the city's work on urban renewal, housing, neighborhood improvement, and historic preservation. Records relating to City Light deal with issues ranging from nuclear power to rates to discrimination against female and minority employees....
Dates: 1978-1989

Charles T. Royer Subject Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5274-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, and other records related to the issues, programs, and organizations that were part of the work of the Mayor's Office during Royer's tenure. Major topics covered include downtown issues, housing, the arts, community councils, transportation, KidsPlace, environmental issues, sports, Interstate 90, Metro, gay and minority issues, Pioneer Square, schools, and boards and commissions. Arranged alphabetically by subject for each year.

Dates: 1978-1989

Charles T. Royer Communications and Public Information Records

 Series
Identifier: 5274-06
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, and reports of Mayor Royer's public information staff. Records cover topics including budgets, housing, the West Seattle Bridge, police, and transit.

Dates: 1977-1986

Mitchell Baker Records

 Series
Identifier: 5274-12
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating primarily to land use and transportation issues and planning for Seattle Center development.

Dates: 1982-1989

Peter Steinbrueck Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4684-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and staff analysis related to Steinbrueck's work on City Council. A substantial portion of the records deal with urban planning, development, design, environmental issues, and comprehensive planning, and reflect his concerns about sustainability and quality of life as affected by the built environment. Also significant in this series are records related to his work on low and moderate income housing, human services, homelessness, neighborhood...
Dates: 1979-2007

George Benson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4614-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and reference materials relating to Benson and topics of particular interest to him. Major subjects include parks and recreation, traffic and transportation, and the Westlake Mall Project, the Downtown Seattle Transit Project, the University District Transportation Program, the Waterfront Streetcar, gun control, land use, and solid waste disposal.



Dates: 1972-1993

Nick Licata Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4650-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, staff reports, and notes regarding issues of note during Licata's 18-year tenure on City Council. Primary issue areas include civil rights, parks and recreation, transportation, cultural events and resources, and social welfare concerns. Transportation-related topics in the records include the monorail, the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement, Sound Transit light rail planning, pedestrian safety, and streetcars. Other records in the series cover planning for the...
Dates: 1979-2015; Majority of material found within 1998-2015

Jeanette Williams Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4693-02
Scope and Contents note Subject Files of Jeanette Williams, 1969-1989, reflecting her career on Seattle City Council. Major topics include transportation, especially construction of the West Seattle Bridge and I 90; parks and recreation, including Discovery Park and the Seattle Center; and records on legislation related to ethics, fair campaign practices, and open housing. Of note as well is material related to the Office of Women's Rights and the Seattle Women's Commission. Work of her legislative aides, including...
Dates: 1969-1993; 1970-1989

Heidi Wills Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4695-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Heidi Wills and her Legislative Assistants, Josh Belzman, and Jo Chavira-Bash. It contains internal and external correspondence revolving around the business of the city council.

Dates: 2000-2003