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Oriental Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

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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. This photo shows the Oriental Building, with the Forestry Building in the background at right.

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.

Written on photo: x966
ID Number: 1990.73.13
Date: 1909
Creator(s): Nowell, Frank H., 1864-1950, Photographer
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, 1990.73.13
Copyright: No Known Copyright