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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition 1909

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world’s fair held in Seattle to promote the region’s growth and prosperity from the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, and the city’s role as a major port city on the Pacific Coast. Located on the campus of the University of Washington, the fair was open from June 1 to October 16, 1909.

Image of Billiken penny bank from the AYPE, 1909
Image of James J. Hill seated in automobile, Seattle, circa 1909
Image of Napkin ring commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
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Image of Territory of Hawaii souvenir plate from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
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Image of Plate commemorating the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), featuring buildings on the Exposition campus
Image of Two men with train backdrop at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Plate commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) held in Seattle in 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition promotional postcard, Seattle, circa 1909
Image of Photographic print of portrait drawing of John Edward Chilberg by Frank Calvert, 1909
Image of Seattle's Plenty Good Enough for Me
Image of Phonograph displayed at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Birdseye view of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Souvenir plate from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Votes for Women, Vol. 1, No. 1, October 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) souvenir pitcher made for The Bon Marché, 1909
Image of Hotel Sterling, 1412 3rd Ave., Seattle, circa 1906
Image of Aerial photograph of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) fairgrounds by Richard T. Jones, 1909
Image of Group of Igorot performers at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Loving cup presented to John E. Chilberg, president of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in 1909
Image of Columbia Eneutseak (Nancy Columbia) at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Juror badge for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Cora Dollart's Award of Merit from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909
Image of Small pennant,
Image of Main entrance gate with car outside, looking northeast, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Cotton souvenir banner from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Corner of University Way and 40th Street looking east, showing main gate of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Malt Rainier beer bottle, 1909
Image of Whitman statue, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Small round tin coaster advertising Rainier Beer, 1909
Image of Vancouver, B.C. Daily World Headquarters, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Pin commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), ca. 1909
Image of Two men seated at base of Alaska Monument, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Gold medal from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Float in China Day parade, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of AYP pins from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition held in Seattle, 1909
Image of Chinese dragon in parade for China Day, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Pin commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) held in Seattle, 1909
Image of Igorrote Village at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
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Image of Visitor at Igorrote Village at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Ribbon commemorating the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), featuring the state of Idaho
Image of Men in Igorrote Village at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Pieced
Image of Children's chorus in natural amphitheater, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Vignette of Mt. Rainier, painted and exhibited at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Apple sauce dish featuring the Palace of Agriculture from the AYPE, 1909
Image of Passengers in balloon at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Metal souvenir plate from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition from Lake Union, Seattle, 1909
Image of Souvenir card deck from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Mallet articulated Compound Locomotive on display, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Personalized souvenir cup from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Exhibit in California Building at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Coral necklace purchased at the AYPE, 1909
Image of Machinery on exhibit at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Blue and white souvenir tumbler, ca. 1909
Image of Mines Building exhibit, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Blue and white souvenir tumbler, ca. 1909
Image of Steam donkeys and other equipment on exhibit in Machinery Building at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Commemorative pin from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Exhibit in California building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Souvenir inkwell from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Norway Day medal from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Visitors on Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Ribbon commemorating the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), featuring Snohomish County
Image of Agriculture Building under construction on Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, Seattle, 1907
Image of Button commemorating the city of Shelton at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of See Seattle: Official Song and Waltz of the A.Y.P. Exposition
Image of Commemorative pennant from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Meet Me in Seattle Dearie in 1909
Image of Ribbon commemorating the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), featuring San Diego, California
Image of Boys wearing hats from Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Ribbon commemorating President Taft's visit to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in 1909
Image of I'll Meet You in Seattle 19 and 9
Image of Pin from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) held in Seattle in 1909
Image of Come Out West and Be Our Guest
Image of Souvenir handkerchief commemorating the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)
Image of The Boosters
Image of Laceleaf Japanese maple tree, ca. 1864
Image of The City of Progress
Image of Pennant from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of The Seattle Spirit for Mine, 1909
Image of Souvenir tumbler from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Our Fair Seattle Belle
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize award-winning Irish lace collar, 1909
Image of President Taft at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize ribbon awarded for Irish lace collar, 1909
Image of President Taft with James Clise at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) souvenir teapot made for The Bon Marché, 1909
Image of Aerial of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition from southeast, Seattle, 1909
Image of Souvenir plate from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Entrance to Igorrote Village, Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Souvenir pin commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of On the Pay Streak, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of AYPE souvenir mug with image of Georgia C. Brier, 1909
Image of First Mortgage of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1908
Image of Souvenir pin from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Teachers and students of the Edgren School of Music, Seattle, 1908
Image of Washington state I.O.O.F. pin featuring the AYPE, 1907-1909
Image of The Heart of Greater Seattle poster, June 1909
Image of Dubilier Wireless Telephone, 1910
Image of AYPE Welcome Arch on Second Avenue, Seattle, 1909
Image of Souvenir paper parasol from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Chinese parade, September 13, 1909
Image of Automated salmon cleaner,
Image of President William Howard Taft in car outside New Washington Hotel, Seattle, 1909
Image of Pennant from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Don't Fail to See Ravenna (or Big Tree Park), 1909
Image of Coaster advertising Rainier Beer and the AYPE, 1909
Image of Birds-eye view of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, Seattle, 1909
Image of Coaster advertising Crescent Mapleine and the AYPE, 1909
Image of Oriental Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Tin of olive oil from Merlino Olive Oil Company, ca. 1910
Image of Staging of Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition emblem with live models, Seattle, 1909
Image of Souvenir totem pole from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Cascade Fountain and Government Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Souvenir fan from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) celebrating Japan Day, September 4, 1909
Image of Court of Honor at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Loving cup presented to N.H. Latimer of the AYPE Executive Committee, 1909
Image of Washington Good Roads Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Igorot spear from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) replica village, 1909
Image of Fine Arts Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Souvenir box from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Looking north on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Decorative vase from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), featuring the Palace of Agriculture, 1909
Image of Fine Arts Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Pair of joke Billiken figures,
Image of Army detachment at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Computing scale that won grand prize at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of View of the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Cream pitcher with image of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline), 1909
Image of Music Pavilion and spectators at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) souvenir glass globe or paperweight filled with silver mineral dust from Idaho, 1909
Image of Looking south on Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Igorot spear from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) replica village, 1909
Image of Ornamental plantings near the Agriculture Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Model for the sculpture of an Alaskan wolf presented at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Men posing in front of Japan Exhibit Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Ribbon commemorating Ohio Day, October 5, at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)
Image of Alaska Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Souvenir
Image of Hawaii Building and Cascade Fountain at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Souvenir saucer from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
Image of Court of Honor and Geyser Basin at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Souvenir spoon from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Hoo-Hoo House with Lake Washington in the distance, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Admission ticket to Opening Day, June 1, 1909, of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)
Image of Photographers posing in front of the Photographic Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Exhibitors' Day Prize ticket from September 18, 1909, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)
Image of Canadian military band in front of the Vancouver Daily World headquarters at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Presidents Complimentary Pass to the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), issued to Mrs. Erastus Brainerd
Image of Audience at the Amphitheater on Swedish Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, July 31, 1909
Image of Studio portrait camera, ca. 1900-1920
Image of Alaska Monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Crazy quilt featuring commemorative ribbons from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1911
Image of Hawaii Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Diploma awarded to Merlino Olive Oil, 1909
Image of Union Circle and the Japan Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Image of Senbei iron with AYPE seal, from the Sagamiya Confectionary Co., 1909
Image of Exterior of Forestry Building at AYPE, Seattle, 1909
Image of Senbei iron from the Sagamiya Bakery with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) seal, ca. 1909
Image of American Women's Club building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Painted portrait of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline) by Alma Royer Lorraine, ca. 1904
Image of Swedish Building and James J. Hill monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Bust of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline) by Alma Royer Lorraine, ca. 1909
Image of Forestry Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) pennant, 1909
Image of Women's Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Ivory cross pendant with gold nugget from the AYPE, 1909
Image of Masonic Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Diploma and Grand Prize ribbon awarded to Smith Cannery Machines Co. for the
Image of Chehalis County building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Commemorative medal purchased at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) by Robert or John Moran, 1909
Image of Oregon Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of American flag dress, worn by Edna Elizabeth Morrison as Miss Liberty at the AYPE, 1909
Image of Arctic Brotherhood Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Paper megaphone and popcorn holder from the Century 21 Exposition, 1962
Image of Washington State Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Gavel from the Hoo-Hoo House, a building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), ca. 1909-1959
Image of Canada Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Japanese-themed souvenir tea set from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in Seattle, WA, 1909
Image of Pharoah's Daughter exhibit on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Souvenir bowl from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in Seattle in 1909, and features an image of Second Ave in downtown Seattle
Image of Japan Day crowds on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 4,1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) souvenir pin featuring William H. Seward, Seattle, 1909
Image of
Image of President Taft
Image of Chinese Village on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Chair from the house of the Hoo-Hoo lumberman fraternal organization, 1909
Image of Oriental Village on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Chair from the house of the Hoo-Hoo lumberman fraternal organization, 1909
Image of The House Upside Down on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Poster for Golden Potlatch celebration, 1911
Image of View of the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Ticket books with black leather case from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in Seattle, 1909
Image of L.A. Thompson's Mountain Slide on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of German Day Parade, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, August 18, 1909
Image of Crowds on Japan Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 4, 1909
Image of Mayflower Passengers landing on New England Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 11, 1909
Image of Odd Fellows Parade at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 22, 1909
Image of President Taft in car heading to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, October 1, 1909
Image of President Taft speaking in the amphitheater at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 30, 1909
Image of Stock Exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Birds-eye view of Second Avenue looking north, Seattle, 1909
Image of Redwood tree at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Students’ Army Training Corps group on steps of Washington State Museum, University of Washington campus, 1918
Image of
Image of Seattle Electric Company trip guide, 1909
Image of Fly on the Flyer advertising leaflet, 1909
Image of Official Ground Plan of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Seattle Exposition March
Image of AYPE monthly pass in a handmade holder, Seattle, 1909
Image of Map of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Portage Bay with view of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Crowds gathered in Pioneer Square celebration, Seattle, circa 1910
Image of Students' Army Training Corps group on steps of Washington State Museum, University of Washington campus, circa 1918
Image of Meet Me at the A.Y.P.
Image of Gloria Washington
Image of Seattle Motorcycle Club, circa 1910
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds at night, Seattle, 1909
Image of Court of Honor and Geyser Basin at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
Image of Performers from the
Image of Automated salmon processing machine,
Image of Jack Adams' racing canoe, Portage Bay, Seattle, 1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition fairgrounds, Seattle, 1909
Image of Seattle's first motor-driven sightseeing bus, Seattle, 1907

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