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, July 31, 1901. Professor Adolph Edgren, a prominent local musician and educator, was chosen as the day's Music Director in Chief. In addition to various musical ensembles performed by the Edgren School of Music and the Grand Swedish Jubilee Choir, Professor Edgren composed several pieces for the Exposition, including "Jubel Kantat," "A Hearty Cheer for Arctic Brotherhood" and "Greeting to Alaska Pioneers." The Arctic Brotherhood Building is visible on the hill behind the crowd.
Frank H. Nowell (1864-1950) was the official photographer of the AYPE, and his photographs were displayed at the fair and used in many official publications.
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv75935
Credit: MOHAI, Frank H. Nowell Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Photographs, 1990.73.124
