City of Seattle Records

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City of Seattle Records
Dating from the 1870s to the first few years of the 20th century, these records contain glimpses into the lives and activities of a growing Seattle. In letters, petitions, reports, claims, bids, and early City ordinances, City of Seattle activities are documented through the voices of Seattle residents and City officials struggling to address the many issues faced by a city experiencing enormous growth and change. You'll find material relating to the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, the development of the water supply and sewer systems, the Fire and Police Departments, grading and street improvements, housing, public health, and many other issues, especially as they relate to the rapid growth of a large city.
992680

992680

Bolton Rogers, Police Chief, submitted a monthly report to the Council detailing the suspension of certain officers. See full description in Digital Collections

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992682

992682

Eleven citizens petitioned the Council for a sidewalk to be made on Spring Street between Third and Fourth Streets. See full description in Digital Collections

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992686

992686

Fifty-three merchants doing business on South Second Street petitioned the Council to have the street opened. The street was occupied and controlled by the Oregon Improvement Company, the parent company of Columbia and Puget Sound Shore Railroad. See full description in Digital Collections

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4 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 25% transcribed, 25% needs review)
992688

992688

Fred E. Sander, owner of the Boston Heights addition, petitioned the Council for permission to grade certain streets in the addition at his own expense. See full description in Digital Collections

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992689

992689

Mrs. M. Sutton and Mr. Z.T. Chambers petitioned the Council to help Mrs. Ledgers. Mrs. Ledgers had three girls and was unable to support them on her own. See full description in Digital Collections

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992694

992694

T.J.E. Scoones petitioned the council to have his present auctioneer's license extended. See full description in Digital Collections

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992695

992695

Eighteen citizens and taxpayers of South Seattle petitioned the Council for a Water Main. See full description in Digital Collections

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992698

992698

The Seattle Hardware Company petitioned the Council for permission to erect a temporary awning in the alley where the store receives merchandise. See full description in Digital Collections

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992699

992699

The Seattle Dry Dock and Ship Building Company, contractors for the construction of the boat Snoqualmie, offered a suggestion and their services regarding the efficiency of the boat. See full description in Digital Collections

6 pages: 16% complete (0% indexed, 50% transcribed, 33% needs review)
992702

992702

The Scandinavian American Bank paid two thousand dollars under protest. The check was dated Aug. 8, 1899. See full description in Digital Collections

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