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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Washington (State)

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

City Light 2006 Windstorm Damage Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1204-16
Abstract

Also known as the Hannukkah Eve Windstorm, this weather event caused wide-spread power outages and significant damage throughout the City of Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Dates: 2006

City Light Columbia Basin "Z" Canyon Photograph Album

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1204-15
Abstract

Photographs of proposed Grand Coulee dam site on the Columbia River and surrounding area.

Dates: 1933

Duwamish and Green Rivers Flood Control Studies

 Series
Identifier: 2606-04
Abstract

Records relating to flood control in the basin of the Duwamish and Green Rivers, 1922-1975.

Dates: 1922-1956

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

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

Department of Planning and Development Planning Division Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 2001-01
Abstract

Collection documents Department of Planning and Development efforts to protect trees and plant life.

Dates: 2005

City Light Department History File

 Series
Identifier: 1200-11
Abstract

The Seattle City Light Department History File, 1894-1972, consists of correspondence, typed histories, reports, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets related to the history of Seattle City Light.

Dates: 1894-1972

City Light Field System Operations Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 1204-18
Abstract

Images of damage to transmission poles and transformers caused by auto accidents and weather-related incidents.

Dates: 2005 - 2007

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 Skagit Youth Camp Records

 Series
Identifier: 1208-03
Abstract

Records relating to the Skagit Youth Camp run by Seattle City Light, 1991-1996, including memoranda, reports, promotional materials, and meeting minutes. Camper recruitment, program proposals, finances, and staff are among the subjects covered.

Dates: 1991-1996

City Light Cedar River Daily Reports of Water Conditions

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 1206-08
Abstract

Hydrographic reports of the Cedar River

Dates: 1920-1922

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

Water Quality Scrapbook

 Series
Identifier: 8205-11
Abstract

Contents of a scrapbook documenting efforts by the Seattle Water Department to monitor and improve water quality.

Dates: 1956-1977