Seattle Engineering Department utility franchise records, 1896-1985 (bulk 1908-1973).

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Seattle Engineering Department utility franchise records, 1896-1985 (bulk 1908-1973).

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Records relate to the granting and maintenance of utility franchises, and consist of correspondence with the City's Engineering Dept. and the recipient or grantee of the franchise. The folder titles give the name of the grantee, the number assigned by the Engineering Dept. when one exists, and the subject of the franchise. The grantees are most often businesses, such as the Bon Marché Department Store, Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, or Seattle Gas Company.

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