Bridge Foreman's Reports, 1916-1919

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle (Wash.). Engineering Dept.
Title
Bridge Foreman's Reports
Dates
1916-1919 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 volume
Collection Number
2618-03
Summary
Reports on condition of Seattle bridges.
Repository
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

Records are open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Reports on condition of bridges with recommendations of maintenance and repair work needed. Includes correspondence to the Mayor, superintendents of Utilities and Streets and Sewers, franchise operators and contractors.

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.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item and date], Bridge Foreman's Reports, Record Series 2618-03. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Bridges--Washington (State)--Seattle