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Fine Arts Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Order an ImageThe 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 Fine Arts Building, now the University’s Architecture Hall, with fair-goers walking the paths and lounging on benches.
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: x1518
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: x1518
ID Number: 1990.73.61
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, 1990.73.61
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects:
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)