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Seattle Urban Renewal Program Subject Files, 1958-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program
Title
Seattle Urban Renewal Program Subject Files
Dates
1958-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 cubic feet, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
1642-02
Summary
Administrative files, records of community groups, and project records relating to local urban renewal projects which made use of federal funds.
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 Seattle Urban Renewal Program was authorized in 1957 and the first federal funds allocated for neighborhood studies were received in 1959. The Urban Renewal Division was located within the Executive Department until 1969 when it was transferred, along with the Planning Commission, to the Department of Community Development. Talbot Wegg was Urban Renewal Coordinator from 1958 until 1963 when John P. (Jack) Willison became director of the Urban Renewal Division. Wegg had contracts with the City for code research before 1958.

The Urban Renewal Division was responsible for coordinating federal funds for local projects. Urban renewal projects included Northlake/University Addition and Yesler Atlantic. Redevelopment included rehabilitation and relocation of residents.

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Content Description

The Urban Renewal Subject Files consist of administrative files, records of community groups, and project records. The administrative files include budgets, standards for rehabilitation, housing codes, and correspondence with the federal government regarding procedures and standards. There is also correspondence with the University of Washington and Seattle University regarding urban renewal projects. The correspondents are primarily Talbot Wegg and John P. Willison.

The organizations included in the Subject Files include community groups, such as the Lake Union Advisory Committee, but also regional groups such as the Governor's Task Force as well as groups from other cities, such as the Portland Development Commission. The records include meeting notices and minutes and correspondence regarding common interests.

The programs and projects included in the subject files are primarily the Northlake/University Addition, the Yesler Atlantic project, and the Workable Program for Community Improvement. The Workable Program was a plan of action for ridding the City of blight. The program and projects files include planning and budget information, as well as correspondence regarding the projects.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item and date], Seattle Urban Renewal Program Subject Files, Record Series 1642-02. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The records are arranged into three subseries: Administration, Organizations, and Programs and Projects.

Related Materials

Researchers should also consult the Documents Database, as many reports authored by the Urban Renewal Division on specific neighborhood projects are cataloged here. Related record series include other Urban Renewal record series in the Department of Community Development.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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

  • Administration

    Budgets, standards for rehabilitation, housing codes, and correspondence with the federal government regarding procedures and standards.

    • Description: Budget - Annual Federal
      Dates: 1966
      Container: Box/Folder 1/1
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Budget - Annual Federal
      Dates: 1967-1970
      Container: Box/Folder 1/2
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Budget
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box/Folder 1/3
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Annual Operating Fund Budget
      Dates: 1962-1965
      Container: Box/Folder 1/4
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Annual Operating Fund Budget
      Dates: 1967-1970
      Container: Box/Folder 1/5
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Reports
      Dates: 1964-1972
      Container: Box/Folder 1/6
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Correspondence
      Dates: 1960-1964
      Container: Box/Folder 1/7
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Correspondence - Universities
      Dates: 1960
      Container: Box/Folder 1/8
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Seattle Planning and Redevelopment Council (SPARC)
      Dates: 1966-1970
      Container: Box/Folder 1/9
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Seattle Planning and Redevelopment Council (SPARC)
      Dates: 1966-1969
      Container: Box/Folder 1/10
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Official Urban Renewal Advisory Board (OURAB)
      Dates: 1964-1967
      Container: Box/Folder 1/11
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Comprehensive Plan / "Agenda for Seattle"
      Dates: 1963
      Container: Box/Folder 1/12
      Location: Administration
    • Description: "Urban Renewal News"
      Dates: 1961-1963
      Container: Box/Folder 1/13
      Location: Administration
    • Description: American Society of Planning Officials Tour
      Dates: 1963
      Container: Box/Folder 1/14
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Census Data
      Dates: 1960-1966
      Container: Box/Folder 1/15
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Codes - Minimum Housing
      Dates: 1960-1971
      Container: Box/Folder 1/16
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Codes - Housing - Other cities
      Dates: 1959
      Container: Box/Folder 1/17
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Labor Standards / Wage Rates
      Dates: 1966-1970
      Container: Box/Folder 1/18
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Legal - Miller v City of Tacoma
      Dates: 1962-1963
      Container: Box/Folder 1/19
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Legal - Tacoma - Ordinances / Urban Renewal
      Dates: 1965
      Container: Box/Folder 1/20
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Property Acquisition
      Dates: 1962-1971
      Container: Box/Folder 1/21
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Rapid Transit
      Dates: 1966
      Container: Box/Folder 1/22
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Rebabilitation - Property Standards
      Dates: 1967
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Rehabilitation - Requirements
      Dates: 1960-1964
      Container: Box/Folder 1/24
      Location: Administration
    • Description: R H Thomson Corridor - Property Management
      Dates: 1969-1970
      Container: Box/Folder 1/25
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Schools
      Dates: 1961-1967
      Container: Box/Folder 1/26
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Maps and Photographs
      Dates: 1960-1967
      Container: Box/Folder 1/27
      Location: Administration
    • Description: Workshops and Conferences
      Dates: 1963-1965
      Container: Box/Folder 1/28
      Location: Administration

  • Organizations

    Primarily community groups but also regional groups such as the Governor's Task Force, as well as groups from other cities. Records include meeting notices, minutes, and correspondence.

    • Description: Community - 3 M Urban Renewal Committee
      Dates: 1961-1963
      Container: Box/Folder 1/29
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Community - Ballard
      Dates: 1961
      Container: Box/Folder 1/30
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Community - Citizens Housing Board
      Dates: 1970-1971
      Container: Box/Folder 1/31
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Community - Garfield Community Council Meeting Notices
      Dates: 1961-1963
      Container: Box/Folder 1/32
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Community - International District Improvement Association (INTERIM)
      Dates: 1968
      Container: Box/Folder 1/33
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Community - Lake Union Advisory Committee
      Dates: 1970-1971
      Container: Box/Folder 1/34
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Governor's Housing Task Force
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box/Folder 1/35
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Puget Sound Regional Transportation Planning Program - Progress Reports
      Dates: 1962-1967
      Container: Box/Folder 1/36
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Portland Development Commission
      Dates: 1966
      Container: Box/Folder 1/37
      Location: Organizations
    • Description: Urban Area Government
      Dates: 1961-1964
      Container: Box/Folder 1/38
      Location: Organizations

  • Programs and Projects

    Projects include primarily the Northlake/University Addition, the Yesler Atlantic Project, and the Workable Program for Community Improvement, intended to rid the City of blight. The files include planning and budget information, and correspondence regarding the projects.

    • Description: Programs and Projects : Capitol Improvement Program
      Dates: 1960-1969
      Container: Box/Folder 1/39
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Central Business District
      Dates: 1965-1966
      Container: Box/Folder 1/40
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Forward Thrust
      Dates: 1967-
      Container: Box/Folder 1/41
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Lake Union Study
      Dates: 1970-1971
      Container: Box/Folder 2/1
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Leschi Neighborhood
      Dates: 1959-1969
      Container: Box/Folder 2/2
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Model City Program
      Dates: 1967-
      Container: Box/Folder 2/3
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Northlake / University Addition (Wash R-8) - Financial
      Dates: 1960-1964
      Container: Box/Folder 2/4
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Northlake / University Addition (Wash R-8) - Survey / Planning
      Dates: 1960-
      Container: Box/Folder 2/5
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Northlake / University Addition (Wash R-8) - Report on Public Improvements
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box/Folder 2/6
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Northlake / University Addition (Wash R-8) - Parcel Information
      Dates: -
      Container: Box/Folder 2/7
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Northlake / University Addition (Wash R-8) - NE 40th Street - Drawings, Bond, and Contract
      Dates: 1966
      Container: Box/Folder 2/8
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Workable Program for Community Improvement - Correspondence
      Dates: 1962-1966
      Container: Box/Folder 2/9
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Workable Program for Community Improvement - Correspondence
      Dates: 1958-1961
      Container: Box/Folder 2/10
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Workable Program for Community Improvement - Correspondence
      Dates: 1967-1969
      Container: Box/Folder 2/11
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Workable Program for Community Improvement - Program Guides
      Dates: 1962
      Container: Box/Folder 2/12
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Yesler Atlantic (Wash. R-5) - Survey and Planning Budget
      Dates: 1960-1963
      Container: Box/Folder 2/13
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Yesler Atlantic (Wash. R-5) - Survey and Planning Budget
      Dates: 1964-1968
      Container: Box/Folder 2/14
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Yesler Atlantic (Wash. R-5) - Survey and Planning
      Dates: 1962-1967
      Container: Box/Folder 2/15
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Yesler Atlantic (Wash. R-5) - Part 1
      Dates: 1967-
      Container: Box/Folder 2/16
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Yesler Atlantic (Wash. R-5) - Block Summary of Structural Conditions
      Dates: 1967-
      Container: Box/Folder 2/17
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Yesler Atlantic (Wash. R-5) - YANIP Report
      Dates: 1966-1971
      Container: Box/Folder 2/18
      Location: Programs and Projects
    • Description: Programs and Projects : Yesler Atlantic (Wash. R-5) - Davis Bacon Act
      Dates: 1971-
      Container: Box/Folder 2/19
      Location: Programs and Projects

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Subject Terms

  • City planning--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Urban renewal--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Zoning--Washington (State)--Seattle

Corporate Names

  • Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program

Geographical Names

  • Seattle (Wash.)--Politics and government

Finding aid prepared by Anne Frantilla and Ellie Letterman
2011

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