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Cedar River Watershed Condemnation Records, 1892-1930
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept.
- Title
- Cedar River Watershed Condemnation Records
- Dates
- 1892-1930 (inclusive)18921930
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 4403-01
- 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 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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, judgement on verdicts, petitions, appraisals, court orders, motions, and draft legislation relating to the condemnation of land in the Cedar River Watershed for pipeline right-of-ways and creation of a reservoir.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Cedar River Watershed Condemnation Records, Record Series 4403-01 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations | 1895-1917 |
| 1 | 2 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Declaration of Public Necessity and Judgment on Verdict | 1901-1902 |
| 1 | 3 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations | 1895-1917 |
| 1 | 4 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Judgments, Summons and Petitions | 1897-1930 |
| 1 | 5 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Swan Lake Appearance, Proof of Service, Judgments (includes maps) | 1898-1917 |
| 1 | 6 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Cedar River Injunction, Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company | 1910-1911 |
| 1 | 7 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Timber Appraisal | 1911-1917 |
| 1 | 8 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Cedar River and Swan Lake - Appearance, Objections, Cost-Bills 3990 and 4045 | 1910-1912 |
| 1 | 9 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Cedar River and Swan Lake - Appearance, Objections, Cost-Bills 3990 and 4045 | 1899-1911 |
| 1 | 10 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Cedar River and Swan Lake - Appearance, Objections, Cost-Bills - 3990 and 4045 (includes drainage map of Town of Taylor) | 1899-1911 |
| 1 | 11 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Land Above Elevation 3,000 ft. Ord. 59393 and 57722 | 1930 |
| 1 | 12 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Cedar River (includes map) | 1909-1911 |
| 1 | 13 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Timber Cruises Ord. 61122 and 57722 | 1930-1932 |
| 1 | 14 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Cost Bills, Motions, Petitions | 1911-1917 |
| 1 | 15 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Swan Lake Improvement Appraisal | 1917 |
| 1 | 16 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Appraisal and Verdicts | undated |
| 1 | 17 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Maps - including Extension / Highland Park Reservoir Site (1917) and undated | 1917 |
| 1 | 18 | Cedar River Watershed Condemnations: Water System Reports (Misc.) - Photocopies | 1916-1974 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Municipal water supply--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Company
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept.
Geographical Names
- Cedar River (King County, Wash.)
- Cedar River Watershed (King County, Wash.)
- Seattle (Wash.)
- Taylor (Wash.)
- Youngs, Lake (Wash.)
