

The city is built on Indigenous land, the traditional territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Suquamish and Duwamish Tribes. It is a city built on hills and around water, in a mild marine climate that encourages prolific vegetation and abundant natural resources. Beyond the waters lie two rugged mountain ranges, the Olympics to the west and the Cascades to the east. Seattle lies on a narrow strip of land between the salt waters of Puget Sound and the fresh waters of Lake Washington. History of the Office of City Attorney/Corporation Counsel.City of Seattle Annexed Cities Reference.Guide to the Comprehensive Plan in Seattle.Researching City of Seattle Parks and Playfields at the Seattle Municipal Archives.Researching Historic Land Use and Zoning.Resources for Property History Research.


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Police Accountability in Seattle: 1955-2020.The City of Seattle and the 1962 World’s Fair.Domestic Partnerships and Marriage Equality in Seattle.Frequently Asked Questions About the Archives.
