City of Seattle Records

197 Petition of 48 H.E. Kelsey for damages on South 14 St Granted here: 100.00 dollars by the H of D 4/13/91 out of which he shall pay his Grade Tax

OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER

Seattle, Washington__Feb. 7th, 1891___

To The Board of Public Works of the City of Seattle,

Sirs, In the grading of South 14th St. no cribbing was put in along the front of my lot Lot 7, Block 9. Syndicate Addition and earth has been thrown upon it covering the front 35 feet and banking up against my house. The grading of the street and banking the dirt thereon renders my lot practically valueless for present use. I think damages to at least the amount of the grade tax should be allowed me $81.03. I understand that no cribbing was put in when the grading was done because it would be cheaper to pay damages to property holders there. I think my claim is very moderate and ought to be allowed. H.E. Kelsey