Seattle Parks Open Space Acquisition Records 1957-1998 1990-1998

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Seattle Parks Open Space Acquisition Records 1957-1998 1990-1998

Records regarding acquisition of greenbelt properties.

57.8 cubic feet; 102 boxes

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6373329

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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...