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.
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| 2nd Ave. showing welcome arch for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Aerial view of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition looking toward Mt. Rainier, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Aerial view of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909 |
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| Alaska Theatre of Sensations, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Amusement ride on the Pay Streak, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Amusement ride on the Pay Streak, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Army & Navy Tea Room , Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Baby Incubator exhibit interior, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific-Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Battle of Gettysburg, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Children's Day, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 5, 1909 |
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| Chinese Village with restaurant and bazaar, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Court of Honor showing the Cascades, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909 |
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| Court of Honor showing the Cascades, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909 |
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| Dirigible balloon "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition" in flight over the soldiers camp, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposiition, Seattle, Washington, June 1909 |
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| Dirigible balloon "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition" on the ground, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909 |
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| Dixieland musical show, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Eskimos with dogsleds, Eskimo exhibit, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Fairy Gorge Tickler amusement ride, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| 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 |
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| Hawaiian officials, hostesses, and musicians in front of the Hawaii Building, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, August 5, 1909 |
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| Igorrote women demonstrating weaving techniques, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| J.C. Mars, pilot of the dirigible balloon, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| J.C. Mars, pilot, readying the dirigible balloon for flight, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909 |
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| Japan Building dedication, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, July 21, 1909 |
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| Japanese Village or, Street of Tokyo, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Japanese Village, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Kellys Band, Tacoma Day, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, July 16, 1909 |
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| Klondyke Dance Hall and saloon, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Looking north on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Looking north on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Looking south on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Looking south on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Looking south on the Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909jpeg |
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| Members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in front of the Official Photographers Building, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Mines Building exhibit, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Novelty Shop, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Olympia High School students working in the model kitchen and workshop areas in the Educational Building exhibit, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Oregon State Building dedication, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 18, 1909 |
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| Pace-maker car of the Automobile Association of America at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, June 1909 |
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| Pacific Ave. looking toward the Forestry and Paraffine Paint Company Buildings, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Prince Albert the Educated Horse with school children, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Prince Albert the Talking Horse, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Raising of the flagpole in Dome Circle by the Seattle Engineering Company during construction of the exposition, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Refreshment stand in front of the Igorrote Village, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Spanish Theatre, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Streetcar carrying Scandia Club members during Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Temple of Palmistry, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposiition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 |
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| Vienna Cafe, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Wild West Show practicing in corral behind the Gold Camps of Alaska exhibit, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |
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| Wild West show, Pay Streak, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 |