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Urban Renewal Program Demonstration Projects Records, 1971-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program
- Title
- Urban Renewal Program Demonstration Projects Records
- Dates
- 1971-1976 (inclusive)19711976
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 1642-06
- 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 Urban Renewal Program was authorized by ordinance in 1957, and the first federal funds allocated for neighborhood studies were received in 1959. The program was designed to eradicate urban "blighted areas" in the City. It was initially administered by the Executive Department, and then transferred to the Department of Community Development in 1969. The Urban Renewal Division was responsible for coordinating federal funds for local projects. Conventional urban renewal funding was designated for four neighborhoods: Yesler-Atlantic, University-Northlake, South Seattle, and Pike Place Market. In addition, Neighborhood Development Program funds targeted Leschi, South Park, and North Greenwood. Despite the early identification of neighborhoods and the adoption of urban renewal plans, most projects did not get underway until the mid- to late 1960s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Generally small scale projects designed to demonstrate the improvements possible through neighborhood improvement projects. Includes correspondence, studies, maps, and project monitoring records.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Demonstration Projects, Record Series 1642-06 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 | Leschi 6, Madrona Theater | 1972 |
| 1 | 2 | Yesler / Atlantic Residential Development, Blocks 36 and 44 | 1974 |
| 1 | 3 | Non-Cash Grants-in-Aid, All Projects | 1972 |
| 1 | 4 | Yesler / Atlantic Pathway Project | 1971-1974 |
| 1 | 5 | Thirtieth NW - 32nd Northwest, 46-7 | 1972 |
| 1 | 6 | Tallman and 17th Northwest, 46-9 | 1972 |
| 1 | 7 | Seventeenth Northwest and Russell Avenue Northwest, 46-11 | 1972 |
| 1 | 8 | Fifty-Eighth Avenue Northwest, 46-10 | 1972 |
| 1 | 9 | Twentieth Avenue Northwest, 46-4 | 1972 |
| 1 | 10 | Ballard Avenue, 46-8 | 1972 |
| 1 | 11 | Twenty-Fourth Avenue Northwest, Traffic Signal, 46-15 | 1973 |
| 1 | 12 | Twenty-Second Avenue Northwest, 46-5 | 1972 |
| 1 | 13 | Street End, Cul-de-Sacs (15th-65th Northwest), 46-6 | 1972 |
| 1 | 14 | Twenty-Fourth Avenue Northwest (Street Trees), 46-14 | 1972 |
| 1 | 15 | Northwest 56th Street, 46-3 | 1972 |
| 1 | 16 | Northwest 60th-62nd Streets, 46-1 | 1971-1972 |
| 1 | 17 | Southwest Tenton Street, 107-1 | 1972 |
| 1 | 18 | East Yesler Way Landscaping and Street Trees | 1973 |
| 1 | 19 | Center Park Apartments, Improvements | 1974 |
| 1 | 20 | Northwest 75th Street | 1973 |
| 1 | 21 | Brighton Neighborhood | 1975 |
| 1 | 22 | Othello Playground | 1976 |
| 1 | 23 | South Austin Street, 80-3 | 1971-1972 |
| 1 | 24 | South Eddy Street, 80-1 | 1972 |
| 1 | 26 | Fortieth Avenue S, S Eddy Landscaping, 80-1203 | 1974 |
| 1 | 27 | North Beacon-Plum Street Land Improvement District | 1973-1974 |
| 1 | 28 | North Columbia Neighborhood, General | 1971 |
| 1 | 29 | North Greenwood, Traffic Diverters | 1975 |
| 1 | 30 | News Clippings | 1973 |
| 1 | 31 | North Greenwood, Streets | 1975 |
| 1 | 32 | North Greenwood, Storm Drains | 1972 |
| 1 | 33 | Ballard Avenue, 46-12 | 1972 |
| 1 | 34 | Twenty-Sixth Avenue Northwest, 46-13 | 1973 |
| 1 | 35 | Market Street Plan, 46-16 | 1973 |
| 1 | 36 | Northwest Market, 46-17 | 1973 |
| 1 | 37 | Northwest Market, 46-18 | 1973-1974 |
| 1 | 38 | Demonstration Processes Agreement | 1972 |
| 1 | 39 | Leschi, General | 1974-1976 |
| 1 | 40 | Leschi, General | 1974-1976 |
| 1 | 41 | Yesler / Atlantic, Block 13 Evaluation | 1975 |
| 1 | 42 | Buxton File | 1975 |
| 1 | 43 | Northlake, Maintenance Work | 1975 |
| 1 | 44 | Design Commission Forms | 1971-1976 |
| 1 | 45 | Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Transmittals | 1973 |
| 1 | 46 | Community Meeting Report Forms | 1973 |
| 1 | 47 | Proclaimer Information | 1974 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Market Street (Seattle, Wash.)
- Othello Playground (Seattle, Wash.)
- Pedestrian areas--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Urban Renewal Program
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
