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Seattle Law Department Condemnation Files, 1897-1982

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept.
Title
Seattle Law Department Condemnation Files
Dates
1897-1982 (inclusive)
1901-1981 (bulk)
Quantity
59.0 cubic feet, (59 boxes)
Collection Number
4403-04
Summary
Files concerning condemnation of property for municipal use.
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
Access Restrictions

Records are open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters and litigation, provides legal advice and opinions to City departments and agencies, and is responsible for prosecuting violations of City ordinances in Municipal Court. The position of City Attorney was established in 1875. The 1890 City Charter created the Law Department headed by the Corporation Counsel. The title was changed to City Attorney in 1977.

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Content Description

Court documents, correspondence, condemnation maps, title reports, deeds, property appraisals, and photographs relating to the condemnation of property for use in constructing and improving streets, boulevards, regrading projects, sewers, water supply systems, electric generation and transmission facilities, garbage disposal sites, parks, playfields, and municipal buildings. Also includes files for condemnations of City property and easements by the State of Washington, King County and other municipalities.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item and date], Seattle Law Department Condemnation Files, Record Series 4403-004. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged numerically by condemnation ordinance. Condemnations of City of Seattle property arranged by Petitioner.

Related Materials

Engineering Department Condemnation Records (2608-02), Law Department Cedar River Watershed Condemnation Records (4403-01), and Law Department Skagit Condemnations (4403-02)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • Alaskan Way Viaduct (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Boundary Dam (Wash.) [proposed]
  • Cedar River Watershed (King County, Wash.)
  • Civil Procedure and Courts
  • Eminent domain--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Interstate 5
  • Monorail railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Parks And Playgrounds
  • Pike Place Market (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Public works--Washington (State)--Seattle.
  • R.H. Thomson Freeway (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Refuse and refuse disposal--Washington (State)--Seattle.
  • Seattle
  • Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Urban parks--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Water-supply--Washington (State)--Seattle.

Corporate Names

  • Seattle (Wash.). Engineering Dept.

Geographical Names

  • Seattle (Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Janet Ness
2009

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