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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)19721977
- 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
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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
Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Arthur Skolnik papersDetailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Curriculum Vitae of Arthur Skolnik | 1944-1983 |
| 1 | Seattle Central Waterfront Review District | 1973-1974 |
| 1 | Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park | 1972-1973 |
| 1 | Reconstructed Yesler's Mill for Waterfront | 1973-1974 |
| 1 | Washington State Arts Commission Grant | 1973 |
| 1 | Economic Development Administration Grant | 1975-1976 |
| 1 | Bicentennial Grant Information | 1973 |
| 1 | Ballinger Family Sculpture Donation | 1972 |
| 1 | Minimum Maintenance Ordinance | 1977 |
| 1 | Railroad Cars for Use in Historic District | 1972 |
| 1 | KPEC Historic Preservation Films | 1973 |
| 1 | National Museum Art | 1973-1974 |
| 1 | Preservation Legislation | 1974-1975 |
| 1 | Open Space Legislation | 1968-1973 |
| 1 | Operation Green Triangle and Street Trees | 1972 |
| 1 | Bloomquist, Gary (Staff Member of Mayor's Office) | 1973-1973 |
| 1 | Seattle Mayor, Pioneer Square Historic District Task Force | 1972-1977 |
| 1 | Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro) Union-King Street Station Preservation Study | 1973-1974 |
| 2 | Seattle Community Development Department, City Conservator | 1973-1975 |
| 2 | Seattle Community Development Department, Urban Homestead Project | 1974 |
| 2 | Allied Arts of Seattle, Preservation Legislation Committee | 1966, 1977 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Pioneer Square (Seattle, Wash.)
Other Creators
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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)
