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“Make Your Whole House a Glowing Christmas Card”: Seattle City Light’s Holiday Lighting Tips from the 1960s 

December 23, 2025

As the holiday season lights up Seattle once again, we’re turning the spotlight back to Seattle City Light’s holiday lighting recommendations from the early 1960s. In our Digital Collections, you’ll find both a short promotional video and a brochure that showcases how SCL encouraged customers to brighten their homes for… [ Keep reading ]

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20 Years Ago: Goats at Work

December 5, 2025

“Goats to Munch on Invasive Plants at York Park!” was the headline of a 2005 media advisory from the Department of Parks and Recreation. The text went on to explain that the goats’ lunch would help clear ground for a new park on the site of a former City Light… [ 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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