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Tolt River Water Supply Studies, 1936-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Engineering Dept.
- Title
- Tolt River Water Supply Studies
- Dates
- 1936-1966 (inclusive)19361966
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 2627-06
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Reports and studies concerning Seattle's water supply, especially relating to the Tolt River Watershed. Includes geologic reports, foundation condition, design studies, and a history of the Tolt River. Also included is correspondence related to various studies.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Engineering Department (SED) maintained the City's streets and bridges, designed and oversaw construction of public works projects, provided traffic and transportation planning, and operated the sewer and solid waste utility. The position of City Surveyor was created in 1873 to survey the City, establish boundaries and street grades, and administer condemnation processes. This position was renamed City Engineer in 1890. In 1931 the Engineering Department absorbed part of the Department of Public Utilities and in 1936 it assumed the responsibilities of the Department of Streets and Sewers and the Traffic Department. In 1997, the water, solid waste, drainage, and wastewater utilities from the Engineering and Water departments were merged with the Engineering Services Division of SED and the Customer Service Call Center and Construction Engineering Sections of City Light to form Seattle Public Utilities. The traffic and transportation functions of the Engineering Department were consolidated in the Seattle Transportation Department.
Reports and studies concerning Seattle's water supply, especially relating to the Tolt River Watershed. Includes geologic reports, foundation condition, design studies, and a history of the Tolt River. Also included is correspondence related to various studies.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Tolt River Water Supply Studies, Record Series 2627-06 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 | A Water Supply for Greater Seattle | 1952 |
| 1 | 2 | Preliminary Geologic Report on the Tolt River Dam Sites | 1953 |
| 1 | 3 | Water Supply Studies, North End Supplement | 1953 |
| 1 | 4 | Survey of Future Betterment's to the Seattle Water Department | 1954 |
| 1 | 5 | Report on Investigations of the Tolt River South Fork, Proposed Storage Reservoir Dam | 1954 |
| 1 | 6 | Report on Foundation Conditions and Design Studies | 1957 |
| 1 | 7 | Tolt River Water Supply Design Studies | 1957 |
| 1 | 8 | A Model Study of the Spillway System, South Fork, Tolt River | 1958 |
| 1 | 9 | Second Report on Foundation Conditions and Design of Earth Dam, South Fork, Tolt River | 1958 |
| 1 | 10 | The Tolt River Story | 1960 |
| 1 | 11 | The Tolt River Story, Rang's Incoming Correspondence | 1961-1965 |
| 1 | 12 | Preliminary Report on Additional Water Supply (Including Correspondence) | 1936-1937 |
| 1 | 13 | Water Supply Studies Correspondence | 1951-1955 |
| 1 | 14 | Water Supply Studies Correspondence | 1955-1956 |
| 1 | 15 | Water Supply Studies Correspondence | 1956-1957 |
| 1 | 16 | Water Supply Studies Correspondence | 1958 |
| 1 | 17 | Water Supply Studies Correspondence | 1958-1959 |
| 1 | 18 | Water Supply Studies Correspondence | 1959-1961 |
| 1 | 19 | Water Supply Studies Correspondence | 1962-1966 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Municipal water supply--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Tolt River Dam (Wash.)
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Engineering Dept.
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
- Tolt River (Wash.)
- Tolt River Watershed (Wash.)
