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Pioneer Square historic district manager records, 1972-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle (Wash.). Building Dept
Title
Pioneer Square historic district manager records
Dates
1972-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.59 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number
3507 (Accession No. 3507-001)
Summary
Correspondence, biographical features, organizational material, reports, project and planning files, clippings and subject series related to the manager
Repository
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

Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Pioneer Square marks Seattle's original downtown, dating back to 1852. Rebuilt after the devastating "Great Fire" of 1889, the district is characterized by late nineteenth century brick and stone buildings and one of the nation's best surviving collections of Romanesque Revival style urban architecture. Established as both a National historic district and a local preservation district in 1970, Pioneer Square is protected by an ordinance and design guidelines focused on preserving its unique historic and architectural character, assuring the sensitive rehabilitation of buildings, promoting development of residential uses for all income levels, and enhancing the district's economic climate for residents, employers, workers, and visitors.

Source: https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/historic-preservation/historic-districts/pioneer-square-preservation-district

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Content Description

Correspondence, biographical features, organizational material, reports, project and planning files, clippings, subject series; 1972-1977.

These papers cover Art Skolnik's term as Pioneer Square Historic District Manager, 1972-74; his term as City Conservator in 1975; and his concurrent activities on behalf of historic preservation in Seattle. Includes the Seattle Mayor's Pioneer Square Historic District Task Force; also the Pioneer Square files of Gary Bloomquist from the Mayor's office.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Arthur Skolnik papers
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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Curriculum Vitae of Arthur Skolnik
    Dates: 1944-1983
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Seattle Central Waterfront Review District
    Dates: 1973-1974
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park
    Dates: 1972-1973
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Reconstructed Yesler's Mill for Waterfront
    Dates: 1973-1974
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Washington State Arts Commission Grant
    Dates: 1973
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Economic Development Administration Grant
    Dates: 1975-1976
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Bicentennial Grant Information
    Dates: 1973
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Ballinger Family Sculpture Donation
    Dates: 1972
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Minimum Maintenance Ordinance
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Railroad Cars for Use in Historic District
    Dates: 1972
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: KPEC Historic Preservation Films
    Dates: 1973
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: National Museum Art
    Dates: 1973-1974
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Preservation Legislation
    Dates: 1974-1975
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Open Space Legislation
    Dates: 1968-1973
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Operation Green Triangle and Street Trees
    Dates: 1972
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Bloomquist, Gary (Staff Member of Mayor's Office)
    Dates: 1973-1973
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Seattle Mayor, Pioneer Square Historic District Task Force
    Dates: 1972-1977
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro) Union-King Street Station Preservation Study
    Dates: 1973-1974
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Seattle Community Development Department, City Conservator
    Dates: 1973-1975
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Seattle Community Development Department, Urban Homestead Project
    Dates: 1974
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Allied Arts of Seattle, Preservation Legislation Committee
    Dates: 1966, 1977
    Container: Box 2

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Pioneer Square (Seattle, Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Bloomquist, Gary (creator)
    • Skolnik, Arthur (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • Allied Arts of Seattle, Inc. Preservation Legislation Committee (creator)
    • Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle. Union-King Street Station Preservation Study (creator)
    • Seattle (Wash.). Building Dept (creator)
    • Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Community Development. City Conservator (creator)
    • Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Community Development. Urban Homestead Project (creator)
    • Seattle (Wash.). Mayor's Pioneer Square Historic District Task Force (creator)
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