Construction and maintenance files, 1928-1990.

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Construction and maintenance files, 1928-1990.

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This series documents changes and improvements in Seattle parks, as well as the construction of new parks, funded through Forward Thrust, Model City Program, and other agencies, as well as with Parks Department monies. Many projects in the collection are of note including documentation of the Burke-Gilman Trail, which covers the years 1973 to 1980 and includes material on the land transfer between the railroad and the city and correspondence between city departments and with community groups; Capitol Hill Viewpoint or Louisa Boren Lookout, designed by Victor Steinbrueck, includes his correspondence with the city in the project files; Discovery Park project contains over six feet of material including material relating to land transfer, community input, construction, and the relationship between the city and the United Indians of All Tribes, as well as other issues relating to the development of the park and includes correspondence with Bernie Whitebear and documentation of various court proceedings with Margaret Coughlin; the Thornton Creek area, especially the environmental studies done surrounding the idea of an urban park and trail; and documentation of the planning efforts and studies relating to the central waterfront area as well including explorations of a marina and convention center. In some cases, information can be found in more than one place in the series. Mini-parks are listed under the name of the specific park, but there are also folders under "small Parks and Recreation Areas" which have some information on mini-parks. Sometimes, ideas for parks were explored, but never came to fruition, such as South Lake Union Park.

58.8 cubic ft.

Seattle Municipal Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8057781

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United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (U.S.)

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Alcatraz Island was occupied in November 1969 by about 100 Native Americans, many of them students, the Indians of All Tribes. Led by Richard Oakes, the occupation was organized to draw attention to the plight of Native Americans and to encourage their self-determination. After changes in leadership, the influx of non-Native persons, growing violence and drug abuse, and increasing isolation of the community, the federal government was prompted to remove the Indians from the island in June 1971. ...

Brown, Buddy

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Whitebear, Bernie 1928-1990

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Jessel, Jim

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Ferrero, Ernie

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Seattle Aquarium

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Coughlin, Margaret, 1912-1996

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Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Facilities Maintenance Division.

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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 nascent park system. A Board of Parks Commissioners was established in 1890 with control over all public...

Steinbrueck, Victor

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Ilustrator; Seattle, Washington. From the description of Victor Steinbrueck interview, 1965 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220197044 From the description of Oral history interview with Victor Steinbrueck, 1965 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 233007124 Victor Steinbrueck (1911-1985) was an illustrator from Seattle, Wash. From the description of Oral history interview with Victor Steinbrueck, 1965 Nov. 3 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCa...

Vibber, John Russell, 1915-

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