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Newly Processed: Street Vending Records

July 15, 2026

Our volunteer Ilias Bowen-Sicalides recently finished processing a set of Engineering Department records that gives us a fascinating look at street vending carts in the 1970s and 1980s. The Board of Public Works authorized street vending carts in 1972, with a one-page document providing all of the regulations for cart… [ Keep reading ]

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Recipes from the Vault

November 26, 2025

Did you know that Seattle City Light (SCL) used to employ a team of home economists? Led by chief home economist Mary Norris during the 1950s into the 1970s, they presented at regional home shows and to city employees, schools, and community groups on topics like canning, freezing, and holiday… [ Keep reading ]

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