Seattle Port Commission records, 1899-1960

Scope and Content: Correspondence (general, interoffice) 1954-1958, 1960; campaign files and reports.

Subject files within this accession reflect the Seattle Port Commissions's interest in operations at other major ports during the 1930's, particularly San Francisco and New York City. Also documented are proposals to establish 'free' or 'foreign' trade zones in the Port of Seattle. Campaign material from the 1938 Port Commission election provide evidence of the campaigns of John C. Stevenson and Smith M. Wilson. There is also some evidence of Works Progress Administration projects underway in Seattle from 1935 to 1937.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, related material; 1899-1921.

This accession documents some of the early activities of the Seattle Port Commission and development of the waterfront. Correspondence with the Bush Terminal Company and the Seattle Commercial Club, reflects some of the dispute regarding the Harbor Island Ferry Terminal proposals. Details of improvement schemes for areas including Smith's Cove and the East Waterway, Salmon Bay and the Central Waterfront are also documented. The Robert Bridges subgroup contains evidence of his political interest and activities.