Board of Park Commissioners Minutes 1890-2007

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Board of Park Commissioners Minutes 1890-2007

Minutes of the Board of Park Commissioners, 1890 to 1991. Includes information on parks improvements, use of Parks lands, and budget information.

6.8 cubic feet; 7 boxes, 20 volumes

eng,

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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...

Seattle (Wash.). Board of Park Commissioners

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Acts in an advisory capacity to the Seattle, Wash., mayor, City Council, and Department of Parks and Recreation. From the description of Minutes, 1890-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70925127 From the description of Resolutions, 1922-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70925128 Legislation in 1887 (Ordinance 874) created the Board of Parks Commissioners, consisting of three members to be appointed by City Council; these members served three-year t...