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- 1956-08-14
Part of Prue Stuckey Photographs
Dr. Cameron (possibly Walter Cameron)'s home near the confluence of Leach Creek with Chambers Creek on August 14, 1956. The rustic log cabin-styled home is barely 5 1/2 feet from the water surface to yard level at the foundation. The subject is standing at the creek's water surface and edge. Addressing a potential storm drainage problem after reading the preliminary study by civil engineering firm Brown & Caldwell , Public Works Director L.P. Staman indicated his belief that the increase of storm water flowing into Leach Creek due to proposed storm drainage projects by Tacoma would not for several years overflow the stream banks to any damaging extent. This would be especially true if an impounding area was established. However, it was expected that the creek bed would not always remain clogged with logs and heavy undergrowth and that the material increase in water would gradually eliminate these obstacles. Damage from falling trees would occur depending on nature. (NWR 628.2 T135R)
Leach Creek Watershed; Houses--1950-1960;