Overview of the Collection
Historical NoteThe Seattle Engineering Department (SED) maintained the City's streets and bridges, designed and oversaw construction of public works projects, provided traffic and transportation planning, and operated the sewer and solid waste utility. The position of City Surveyor was created in 1873 to survey the City, establish boundaries and street grades, and administer condemnation processes. This position was renamed City Engineer in 1890. In 1931 the Engineering Department absorbed part of the Department of Public Utilities and in 1936 it assumed the responsibilities of the Department of Streets and Sewers and the Traffic Department. In 1997, the water, solid waste, drainage, and wastewater utilities from the Engineering and Water departments were merged with the Engineering Services Division of SED and the Customer Service Call Center and Construction Engineering Sections of City Light to form Seattle Public Utilities. The traffic and transportation functions of the Engineering Department were consolidated in the Seattle Transportation Department. Content DescriptionThe collection consists of three albums containing 1500 photographs of vehicles and equipment used by the Engineering Department. The vehicles date from the 1920s to the 1950s. Vehicle identification, purchase date and cost are given. Pictured are dump trucks, pickups, sedans and other vehicles and equipment such as trailers and air compressors. Many of the images are available in the online photograph database; search on the series code (2613-20) to retrieve these images. Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
Records are open to the public. Preferred Citation :[Item and date], Seattle Engineering Department Vehicles and Equipment Photograph Albums, Record Series 2613-20. Album [number], Page [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives. Administrative InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
SubjectsThis collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
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