Department of Streets and Sewers Annual Reports 1895-1931

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Department of Streets and Sewers Annual Reports 1895-1931

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Annual reports of the Seattle Department of Streets and Sewers including narratives and statistics, inspectors' reports, and information on maintenance and repair.

.8 cubic ft.; (2 boxes)

eng,

Seattle Municipal Archives

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