Pro Parks Acquisition Open Space Photographs 1966-2006

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Pro Parks Acquisition Open Space Photographs 1966-2006

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv35588

Photographs documenting the evolution and improvement of more than 100 of Seattle's city parks, community centers, trails, recreation facilities, and sports fields.

18 cubic feet; 37 boxes

eng,

City of Seattle SeattleMunicipal Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6370379

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Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Parks and Recreation.

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The Department of Parks and Recreation maintains the City's parks, shorelines, and boulevards; and administers community centers, public golf courses, and other athletic and cultural facilities. Seattle's first park was established in 1884 after David Denny donated land to the City for that purpose. At that time, a three-member park committee, with limited authority, was created to manage the nadcent park system. A Board of Parks Commissioners was established in 1890 with control over all public...