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
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