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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.
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

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

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

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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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A.E. Hauser petitioned the Council to open Moltke Street from Depot Street to Harrison Street. See full description in Digital Collections

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Twenty-two citizens petitioned the Council to have two additional street lights placed on Mill Street near Yesler's Wharf. See full description in Digital Collections

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993245

Communication of R. H. Thomson, City Surveyor regarding Fred Gash's petition for a sewer to be placed upon Union Street. Thomson advised Council to grant the petition and included an estimate of the cost of construction. See full description in Digital Collections

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993247

A Resolution adopted at a mass meeting of unemployed, requesting that the city commence improvements for which bonds were issued in payment of labor and materials. The unemployed also asked for a free Employment Bureau to be established. Report of the Committee on Finance stated that the...

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993248

Petition of W.C. Hawthorne et al. for construction of a gas lamp at Union and 6th. See full description in Digital Collections

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993249

Petition from over 30 citizens, asking for the placement of lights and a band stand on the University grounds for musical concerts. The petitioners stated that many individuals contributed funds to the First Regiment Band to encourage them to give concerts. The contributors "recognized the fact...

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