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Urban Renewal Program Relocation Services Records, 1967-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program.
- Title
- Urban Renewal Program Relocation Services Records
- Dates
- 1967-1974 (inclusive)19671974
- Quantity
- 1.4 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 1642-08
- Summary
- Records relating to relocations from urban renewal areas.
- 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, agreements, financial statements, and relocation data forms relating to the relocation of individuals and businesses from urban renewal areas including Yesler-Atlantic, North Greenwood, Leschi, Ballard, and University Addition.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Relocation Services Records, Record Series 1642-08 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Relocation (Housing)--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Community Development.
- Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program.
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)