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Pacific Northwest History
Historical Societies, Libraries, Exhibits, Museums
Seattle Municipal Archives - Online Tools -
http://clerk.ci.seattle.wa.us/~public/archivetools.htm
Historical photos, maps, and additional indices focused on Seattle history.
Seattle Municipal Archives Photograph Collection -
http://clerk.ci.seattle.wa.us/~public/phot1.htm
Index to over 28,000 records; digital images are available for about 90% of the records.
State Archives, Puget Sound Regional Branch -
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives_puget.aspx
Local government records include those from county offices such as the
Auditor, the Clerk, the Treasurer, the Board of Commissioners, and from
municipalities, school districts, and other service districts.
Unsettling Events -
http://search.tacomapubliclibrary.org/unsettling/default.asp?bisc=1
Avalanches, battles, earthquakes, fires, floods, ghosts, massacres, strikes, UFOs and more--all part of Northwest history!
Washington History -
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/history/
Information provided by the State Archives and State Library includes Historical Records Search; Washington Territorial Commission; Territorial Timeline; Classics in Washington History; Cities, Counties & Corporations; Historical Maps; and Washington State Constitution.
Washington Place Names -
http://search.tacomapubliclibrary.org/wanames/wpnv2.asp
Search for information about Washington State places, including location and historical information.
