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Image of Hoo-Hoo House with Lake Washington in the distance,  Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
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Hoo-Hoo House with Lake Washington in the distance, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. Several of the buildings and the landscaping survive, continuing to shape the layout of the campus.This photo shows the Hoo Hoo House Building, with Lake Washington in the…
ID Number:1990.73.116
Date:1909
Image of Photographers posing in front of the Photographic Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
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Photographers posing in front of the Photographic Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. Several of the buildings and the landscaping survive, continuing to shape the layout of the campus.This photo shows photographers posing in front of the Photographic Building at the…
ID Number:1990.73.119
Date:1909
Image of Group of children of different ethnicities, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
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Group of children of different ethnicities, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. The children pictured may be assembled for "Children of All Nations Day," which was an event held at the AYPE. The event included children from Japan, China, Assyria, Egypt, Morocco,…
ID Number:1990.73.120
Date:1909
Image of Canadian military band in front of the Vancouver Daily World headquarters at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
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Canadian military band in front of the Vancouver Daily World headquarters at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. Several of the buildings and the landscaping survive, continuing to shape the layout of the campus. This photo shows Canadian military bugle and drum band posing in front…
ID Number:1990.73.122
Date:1909
Image of Audience at the Amphitheater on Swedish Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, July 31, 1909
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Audience at the Amphitheater on Swedish Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, July 31, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. Several of the buildings and the landscaping survive, continuing to shape the layout of the campus.This photo shows a large crowd at the Natural Amphitheater on Swedish Day,…
ID Number:1990.73.124
Date:1909
Image of Alaska Monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
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Alaska Monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. Several of the buildings and the landscaping survive, continuing to shape the layout of the campus. This photo of the Alaska Monument showcases the large crowds of fair-goers…
ID Number:1990.73.129
Date:1909
Image of Hawaii Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
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Hawaii Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. Several of the buildings and the landscaping survive, continuing to shape the layout of the campus. This photo shows the Hawaii Building with the top end of the…
ID Number:1990.73.130
Date:1909
Image of Igorot men and children with Masonic Lodge Members in front of Igorot hut, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
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Igorot men and children with Masonic Lodge Members in front of Igorot hut, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. One of the most popular attractions at the AYPE was the "Igorrote Village," a simulated village of the Igorot (previously spelled Igorrote), a diverse group of Indigenous peoples living in…
ID Number:1990.73.144
Date:1909
Image of View along Rainier Vista from the Governnment Building, 1909
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View along Rainier Vista from the Governnment Building, 1909

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition ran through the summer of 1909 on the campus of the University of Washington. This photo of the fairgrounds shows the view along Rainier Vista towards Mount Rainier. Rainier Vista and the fountain, now called Drumheller Fountain, are still part of the campus scene.
ID Number:1990.73.169
Date:1909
Image of Union Circle and the Japan Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
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Union Circle and the Japan Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. Several of the buildings and the landscaping survive, continuing to shape the layout of the campus. This photo of Union Circle is facing southwest towards the Japan Building,…
ID Number:1990.73.170
Date:1909
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