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The Highway and the People film, circa 1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington (State). Department of Highways
- Title
- The Highway and the People film
- Dates
- circa 1969 (inclusive)19691969
- Quantity
- 1 film reel (21 minutes, 750 feet) : color, sound ; 16mm
- Collection Number
- PH1008
- Summary
- A discussion of the development of Interstate 90 in the Seattle area
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Access to the original film is restricted. A viewing copy is available for patron use.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The western terminus of I-90, the longest interstate highway in the United States, is in the SoDo neighborhood of Seattle. The Washington State Deparment of Highways was responsible for maintenace of this road at the time of the film, but the office has since been absorbed by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Highway and the People is a short film produced by the Washington State Department of Highways for the purpose of explaining the Interstate 90 project to the greater public. Focusing on the social impact that such a project would have on densely populated urban areas, the Interstate 90 Design Team uses the film to address issues of civic integration including noise pollution, visual aesthetics, and overall neighborhood safety. Team members participating in the film include: Bob Roberts (highway engineer); Robert Durham (Durham, Anderson & Freed, Architects); Ed Burke (Bridges & Burke, Architects); Ed Johnson. In addition, the film discusses plans to incorporate a rail line into the design of this transportation route.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the Special Collections division of the University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| viewcopy | item | ||
| VC10.2 | 1 |
The Highway
and the People Aerial views of I-90 corridor and Lake Washington, with the
floating bridge and surrounding freeways, neighborhood, and construction sites.
Voiceover narration describes the estimated growth east of Lake Washington,
specifically pointing to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan that projects 2 million
inhabitants by 1999. Various members of the Interstate 90 Design Team discuss
their efforts to integrate a new highway into existing Seattle neighborhoods,
and noise pollution, visual aesthetics, integrated rail transit, and economy
are all addresses by the group.
Original1 film reel (21 minutes, 750 feet) : sound, color ; 16mm
|
circa 1969 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- City planning--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Express highways--Environmental aspects--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Express highways--Washington (State)--Seattle--Design and construction
- Neighborhood planning--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Urban transportation--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Washington (State). Department of Highways
- Washington (State). Department of Transportation
Geographical Names
- Interstate 90
Form or Genre Terms
- Motion pictures
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Burke, Edward, 1930- (performer)
- Durham, Robert L. (Robert Lewis), 1912-1998, (performer)
- Johnson, Ed, active 1969, (performer)
- Roberts, Bob (Engineer), (performer)
- Roberts, Bob (Engineer), (performer)
Corporate Names
- Bridges & Burke, Architects (Seattle, Wash.), (associated name)
- Durham, Anderson & Freed (Seattle, Wash.), (associated name)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
