Pike Place Project Business Information

Pike Place Project Business Information, 1966-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Community Development
Title: Pike Place Project Business Information
Dates: 1966-1975 (inclusive)
19661975

(bulk)
19661970
Quantity: 0.2 cubic feet
Collection Number: 1628-05
Summary: Records documenting businesses in the Pike Place Market during the period when urban renewal plans were being contemplated.
Repository: Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Department of Community Development administered the City's comprehensive plan and provided direction and support for the City's physical and economic development through community planning. DCD was established in 1969 and assumed the responsibilities of the City Planning Commission and the Urban Renewal Program. In 1972, the Office of Economic Development was created in the Department to provide information to businesses that were expanding or relocating in Seattle. DCD was the lead agency for implementing various types of grant funded projects, such as Neighborhood Improvement Program, Targeted Neighborhood Assistance Program, and Neighborhood Development Program. DCD was abolished in 1992 and its programs were relocated in the Department of Neighborhoods, Department of Housing and Human Services, Planning Department, and other agencies. DCD records include material from the City Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, Metropolitan Arts Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Urban Renewal Program.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Records documenting a city project to survey and interview business operators within the Pike Place Market. Records are arranged alphabetically by business name, with two final folders including comprehensive business listings in 1968 and 1975.

Some surveys include a letter sent in 1969 to operators outlining "Relocation payments under Urban Renewal." These are keyed to three dates - Date "A" is the date of City Council approval of the Urban Renewal Plan, Date "B" is the date of Federal approval of the project for execution and Date "C" is the date on which the City acquires ownership of a property, or the date on which the owner serves notice that rehabilitation will commence." The document details additional city plans for the Sanitary Market.

The field surveys often include a characterization of the business revenue, the family history of the stall operators, his or her thoughts about Urban Renewal, and future plans for his or her business.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/1	Aronson's Hardware	1967
1/2	Bay City Meats	1966-1968
1/3	Bon Ton Upholstery	1968
1/4	Boulton Tavern	1967
1/5	Clancy's Frozen Steaks, Inc.	1969
1/6	Cliff House Hotel	1967
1/7	Commercial Artist Printing Agency	1967
1/8	CP Farm Store / B&M Poultry	1968
1/9	Curio Krom	1967
1/10	Custom Foils	1966-1969
1/11	D.S. Shain	1967-1970
1/12	Daffron's	1968
1/13	D&H Cafe	1969
1/14	Fox Court Studio	1969
1/15	Gallup, Clark M. and Co.	1968-1969
1/16	Georgia Kennelly, D.C.	1968
1/17	Gretchen's Record and Book Shop	1967-1969
1/18	Jakk's Market Gallery	1967-1968
1/19	Janet's Corner	1967
1/20	John Yellam's Produce	1968-1969
1/21	La Salle Hotel	1967-1968
1/22	Last Chance Tavern	1967-1970
1/23	Leo Levy, Pike Place Arcade Stall #1	1968-1969
1/24	Meyer's Candy Store	1967-1968
1/25	Mueller's Second Hand Store	1968-1969
1/26	New Troy Hotel	1967-1968
1/27	Philadelphia Fish Market	1968-1969
1/28	Pike Ice Cream Parlor	1968
1/29	Pike Plaza Foods	1967-1971
1/30	Pinky's Place Fruits	1967-1971
1/31	The Richmark Co. [Printers]	1967-1970
1/32	Russell's Market	1968-1969
1/33	Seaview Hotel	1967-1968
1/34	Shorty's Used Books	1968-1969
1/35	605 Cafe	1968-1969
1/36	Sol Sharin Co.	1969
1/37	Specialty Plumbing Supply	1967-1970
1/38	Tattoo Parlor	1967-1969
1/39	Three Girls Bakery	1969
1/40	Tumwater Tavern	1967-1969
1/41	Unicorn [Artists]	1969
1/42	Viking Foods [Cheese]	1968-1969
1/43	Vi's Cafe	1967-1968
1/44	Pike Place Redevelopment Project - List of Businesses	1968
1/45	Pike Place Redevelopment Project - List of Businesses	1975

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