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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.
992704

992704

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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3 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 0% transcribed)
992706

992706

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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5 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 0% transcribed)
993245

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

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

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

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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4 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 50% transcribed, 50% needs review)
993250

993250

Petition from residents of Union Street, asking for placement of a sewer on Union Street from Fifth Street to Front Street. The sewer in place at the time was defective. A Report of the Committee on Sewers and Drainage recommended granting the petition. See full description in Digital Collections

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3 pages: 33% complete (0% indexed, 33% transcribed)
993251

993251

Petition to the Mayor and the Common Council from residents of Cedar Street, asking for the placement of a sewer due to bad sanitary conditions and no drainage. See full description in Digital Collections

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993256

993256

Petition from 12 residents asking the noise from the Union Trunk Line Workers be stopped. The noise was from pounding while repairing cars and ringing bells during the night. Unused cars left on the west side of Broadway left little space for "traffic by the public." The petitioners requested...

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993264

993264

Five property owners petitioned for the planking of half of Union Street, from Third to Eighth Streets. See full description in Digital Collections

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2 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 0% transcribed)
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