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Downtown Seattle Development Association Photograph Collection, 1962-1986
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Downtown Seattle Development Association (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Downtown Seattle Development Association Photograph Collection
- Dates
- 1962-1986 (inclusive)19621986
- Quantity
- 10 boxes and 3 oversize folders of photographs, negatives, and slides
- Collection Number
- PH2017-095
- Summary
- Photographs, negatives, slides, and contact sheets documenting the activities of the Downtown Seattle Development Association, which coordinates private and public planning activities in downtown Seattle, Washington, in order to create an accessible and vibrant downtown area
- 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
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
The organization was established as the Central Association of Seattle to coordinate private and public planning activities and to give a new impetus to the consolidation of regional headquarter functions in a compact, accessible downtown. A joint effort of the City and the Central Association resulted in a comprehensive plan for the central business district published in 1963. In 1973 the name changed to the Downtown Seattle Development Association, and the name of the Promotion Division is now the Business Promotion Division. This change was made for easier public recognition and a more accurate description of the role the organization plays in the community. In 1989 the name changed again to the Downtown Seattle Association.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs, negatives, slides, and contact sheets documenting the activities of the Downtown Seattle Development Association. Subjects include buildings, construction, events and promotions, people, roads and highways, skylines, street scenes, transportation, conferences and meetings, and more. Also included are photographs, brochures, and publicity materials featuring floorplans and sketches of condominiums, apartment buildings, and other housing and commercial buildings located in downtown Seattle, Washington.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Downtown Seattle Development Association records (Mss Coll 2653)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Aircraft | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Aquarium | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Art and Murals | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Haas Mural Dedication | 1981 |
| 1 | Annual Report photographs of buildings | 1980, 1985-1986 |
| 1 | CBD Plan: Seattle Planning Commission | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Ferry Terminal Design Study | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Harbor Square architectural drawings | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Kingdome | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Longacres | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Identified Buildings
Includes Swedish Hospital, Jackson Federal Building, 1417 4th Ave
Building, Daon Building, Morrison Hotel, 2nd and Union Parking Garage, PNW Bell
Equipment Building, King County Parking Garage, Washington Mutual Savings and
Loan, Virginia Mason Clinic, Cascade Building, Nordstrom's, War Memorial,
Seattle Opera House, First Methodist Church, Washington Building, Rainier Club,
Parking Garage B, Times Square Building, KIRO, 1 Yesler Way, CL Building,
Olympic Hotel, Royal Inn, KIRO Broadcast House, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, P. I.
Building, Copper Kitchen Restaurant, Pioneer Building, Washington Athletic
Club, King County Administrative Building, and Pacific Building
|
1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Building Renderings, Plans, and Models
Includes Hilton Hotel, Pike Place Development, Pioneer Square,
Royal Inn Hotel, First National Bank, Pacific Building, Washington Mutual
Savings Bank, Denny Building, Joseph Vance Building, IBM Building, Commerce
House, Bank of California, Nordstrom, Kingdome, Pike Place and Virginia
Building, Central Waterfront Park, Pike Place Urban Renewal Project, 2nd and
Wall, Bell Street Plaza, Washington Convention and Trade Center, Pier
66/Uplands Building, Metropolitan Park, Century Square, 83 King Street, Peoples
National Bank, and PNW Bell Building
|
1960s-1980s |
| 1 | Unidentified Buildings | 1960s-1980s |
| 2 | Central Area Plan | 1960s-1980s |
| 2 | Central Business District | 1960s-1980s |
| 2 | Other Cities
Includes Minneapolis, Portland, San Francisco, and Vancouver
|
1960s-1980s |
| 2 | Construction
Includes negatives
|
1960s-1980s |
| 2 | Unidentified Buildings | 1960s-1980s |
| 2-3 | Events
Includes Anything Goes, auto show, bed race, bike race, bike tour,
boat show, Century 21, Encore, Farmer's Day, food drive, Hostess Pie Ladies,
Imagination Celebration, International Festival, Lippizan Horses at Longacres,
outdoor concerts, Out to Lunch concerts, performers, Pioneer Square, Reilly and
Moloney, Richard Nixon, skateboard demonstration, Sea Fair, Seattle Symphony in
the Park, Sonics parades, Toys for Tots, and unidentified events and musical
performances.
|
1962-1981 |
| 3 | Forward Thrust
Includes negatives
|
1960s-1980s |
| 3 | Fountains | 1960s-1980s |
| 3 | Freeways, Highways, and Roads | 1960s-1980s |
| 3 | Housing (Downtown) | 1960s-1980s |
| 3 | Interiors: Offices, Buildings, and Stores | 1960s-1980s |
| 3 | Parks: Freeway Park | 1960s-1980s |
| 3-4 | People
Includes Debbie Armstrong, unidentified people, board photographs,
and portraits
|
1960s-1980s |
| 4 | Pike Place Market
Includes negatives
|
1960s-1980s |
| 4 | Pioneer Square | 1960s-1980s |
| 4-5 | Promotions
Includes Back to School, Christmas, Christmas City, Easter, King
Tut in the Mall, News Stand, Spring Festival of Fun, Washington's Birthday, and
Westlake Mall. Includes negatives.
|
1964-1974 |
| 5 | Public Safety | 1960s-1980s |
| 5 | Seattle Center events and performances | 1960s-1980s |
| 5 | Skyline and aerial photographs | 1960s-1980s |
| 5 | Street scenes | 1960s-1980s |
| 5 | Site visits | 1960s-1980s |
| 5-6 | Transportation
Includes public buses, public ferries and jetfoils, monorail,
transit tunnels, and waterfront trolley
|
1960s-1980s |
| 6 | Waterfront | 1960s-1980s |
| 6 | Westlake Mall | 1960s-1980s |
| 6 | Conferences
Includes Downtown Housing Conference, IDEA Conference, In-City
Living, and Shoplifting Clinic
|
1967-1977 |
| 6 | Lunches and Receptions
Includes Block Captains Luncheon, Central Lions Luncheon, Downtown
Day at Rotary, Kissinger Reception, Rotary Luncheon, Rotary Luncheon with N.
Goldschmidt, and Volpe Breakfast
|
1976-1983, undated |
| 6 | Meetings
Includes "All the Comforts of Home," and Annual Meetings
|
1965-1982 |
| 6 | Board Meeting | 1986 |
| 6 | Speakers
Includes Governor Ray, Governor Spellman, Henry Jackson, Mayor
Royer, and other unidentified speakers
|
1960s-1980s |
| 7 | Unidentified meetings | 1960s-1980s |
| 7 | Publications: Graphics, Logotypes, Slide Titles, and Report Text Negatives | 1960s-1980s |
| 7 | Promotions slides
Includes All Star Display, Christmas, Back to School, Easter,
President's Day Sale, Klondike Days, and other promotional materials
|
1966-1974 |
| 7-8 | Event slides
Includes AEA Art Show, Folk Life Festival, bed race, bike tour,
camper and boat show, Bounce for Beats, International Festival, Fun Run, and
Sea Fair
|
1966-1980 |
| 8 | Promotions slides | 1960s-1980s |
| 8 | People slides | 1960s-1980s |
| 8 | Slides | 1960s-1980s |
| 8 | Negatives | 1960s-1980s |
| 8 | Skyline and aerial photographs slides | 1960s-1980s |
| 8 | Parks slides | 1960s-1980s |
| 8 | Events slides | 1960s-1980s |
| 8 | Freeways, highways, and roads slides | 1960s-1980s |
| 8-9 | Slides | 1960s-1980s |
| 9 | Entertainment photographs | 1960s-1980s |
| 9 | Waterfront sketches | 1960s-1980s |
| 10 | Annual report materials | 1971 |
| 10 | Downtown building floorplans, sketches, and brochures | 1960s-1980s |
| 10 | Graphics, logos, and advertising art | 1960s-1980s |
| 10 | Entertainment photographs | 1960s-1980s |
| 10 | Building sketches (including camera-ready art) | 1960s-1980s |
| 10 | Building brochures for Washington Plaza, Daon, and Thirty-O-Five | 1960s-1980s |
| 10 | Orientation slide presentation lists, scripts, and correspondence | 1984 |
| 10 | Easy Streets Parking and Transit Validation Service report and photograph copies | 1960s-1980s |
| folder:oversize | ||
| Oversize Folders 1-3 | Oversize building photographs and sketches | 1960s-1980s |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architecture--Washington (State)--Seattle--Design and construction--Photographs
- Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Business enterprises--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Entertainment events--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Transportation--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Downtown Seattle Development Association (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--Photographs
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