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, with Queen Anne Hill just visible in the distance. The magnificent natural setting of the fair contrasts here with the ornamental landscape design of the fairgrounds by the Olmsted Brothers.
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, 1990.73.170
