2007-2010 Finds of the Month

drawing of subway car

Read about the attempted secession of West Seattle, an early plan for mass transit, the city's first stop light and parking meters, and visits to Seattle by Elvis Presley, Pete Seeger, and the Beatles, along with many other stories.

Municipal Archives, City Clerk

Anne Frantilla, City Archivist
Address: 600 Fourth Avenue, Third Floor, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94728, Seattle, WA, 98124-4728
Phone: (206) 684-8353
archives@seattle.gov

The Office of the City Clerk maintains the City's official records, provides support for the City Council, and manages the City's historical records through the Seattle Municipal Archives. The Clerk's Office provides information services to the public and to City staff.