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Dept. of Community Development Cherry Hill Urban Renewal Project Records, 1959-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program.
- Title
- Dept. of Community Development Cherry Hill Urban Renewal Project Records
- Dates
- 1959-1976 (inclusive)19591976
- Quantity
- 0.4 cubic foot
- Collection Number
- 1642-11
- Summary
- Records relating to Seattle's first urban renewal project.
- Repository
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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 - Access Restrictions
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Records are open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Urban Renewal Program was authorized by ordinance in 1957, and the first federal funds allocated for neighborhood studies were received in 1959. The program was designed to eradicate urban "blighted areas" in the City. It was initially administered by the Executive Department, and then transferred to the Department of Community Development in 1969. The Urban Renewal Division was responsible for coordinating federal funds for local projects. Conventional urban renewal funding was designated for four neighborhoods: Yesler-Atlantic, University-Northlake, South Seattle, and Pike Place Market. In addition, Neighborhood Development Program funds targeted Leschi, South Park, and North Greenwood. Despite the early identification of neighborhoods and the adoption of urban renewal plans, most projects did not get underway until the mid- to late 1960s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other documentation relating to the Cherry Hill Urban Renewal Project (Project Wash R-4 NA). Also known as Conservation Project No. 1, this was Seattle's first urban renewal project. It covered nearly 63 acres and was bounded by E. Cherry and Yesler Streets and 17th and 23rd Avenues.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Cherry Hill Urban Renewal Project Records, Record Series 1642-11 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
1642-11: Cherry Hill Urban Renewal Project Records, 1959-1976Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Correspondence |
1959-1959 |
1/2 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Correspondence |
1960-1960 |
1/3 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Correspondence |
1962-1962 |
1/4 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Correspondence |
1962-1964 |
1/5 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Correspondence |
1965-1976 |
1/6 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Plan and Documentation |
1960-1960 |
1/7 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Plan and Documentation |
1960-1960 |
1/8 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Plan and Documentation |
1960-1960 |
1/9 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Honor Award |
1960-1963 |
1/10 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Reports |
1961-1962 |
1/11 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Report |
1965-1966 |
1/12 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Third Party Contracts |
1960-1960 |
1/13 | Cherry Hill Urban Renewal
Project: Third Party Contracts |
1961-1961 |
1/14 | Photographs : Cherry Hill
Cleanup Campaign (Items 77423-77426) |
1959-1959 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Urban renewal--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Community Development.
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)