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April 24, 2023

50 Fascinating Photos of the Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition in 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition, acronym AYP or AYPE, was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909 publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. It was originally planned for 1907 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush, but the organizers learned of the Jamestown Exposition being held that same year and rescheduled.

The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Here below is a set of fascinating photos from University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections that shows Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition in 1909.

2nd Ave. showing welcome arch for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Aerial view of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition looking toward Mt. Rainier, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Aerial view of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909

Alaska Theatre of Sensations, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Amusement ride on the Pay Streak, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Amusement ride on the Pay Streak, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Army & Navy Tea Room , Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Baby Incubator exhibit interior, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific-Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Battle of Gettysburg, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Children's Day, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 5, 1909

Chinese Village with restaurant and bazaar, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Court of Honor showing the Cascades, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909

Court of Honor showing the Cascades, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909

Dirigible balloon "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition" in flight over the soldiers camp, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposiition, Seattle, Washington, June 1909

Dirigible balloon "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition" on the ground, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909

Dixieland musical show, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Eskimos with dogsleds, Eskimo exhibit, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Fairy Gorge Tickler amusement ride, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Ford Model "T" car no. 2, winner of the trans-continental race from New York to Seattle arrival, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909

Hawaiian officials, hostesses, and musicians in front of the Hawaii Building, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, August 5, 1909

Igorrote women demonstrating weaving techniques, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

J.C. Mars, pilot of the dirigible balloon, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

J.C. Mars, pilot, readying the dirigible balloon for flight, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909

Japan Building dedication, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, July 21, 1909

Japanese Village or, Street of Tokyo, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Japanese Village, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Kellys Band, Tacoma Day, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, July 16, 1909

Klondyke Dance Hall and saloon, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Looking north on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Looking north on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Looking south on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Looking south on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Looking south on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909jpeg

Members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in front of the Official Photographers Building, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Mines Building exhibit, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Novelty Shop, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Olympia High School students working in the model kitchen and workshop areas in the Educational Building exhibit, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Oregon State Building dedication, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 18, 1909

Pace-maker car of the Automobile Association of America at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909

Pacific Ave. looking toward the Forestry and Paraffine Paint Company Buildings, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Prince Albert the Educated Horse with school children, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Prince Albert the Talking Horse, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Raising of the flagpole in Dome Circle by the Seattle Engineering Company during construction of the exposition, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Refreshment stand in front of the Igorrote Village, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Spanish Theatre, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Streetcar carrying Scandia Club members during Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Temple of Palmistry, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposiition, Seattle, Washington, 1909

Vienna Cafe, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Wild West Show practicing in corral behind the Gold Camps of Alaska exhibit, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

Wild West show, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

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