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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds at night, 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 view across Lake Union shows the AYPE grounds at night, with buildings and a ferris wheel outlined in lights.

Caption on photo: The "Fair Beautiful" at Night
Handwritten on back of mount: Picture of A.Y.P. Exposition in the evening; taken from south end of Latona Bridge.
ID Number: SHS487
Date: 1909
Creator(s): Andrews, Clarence L., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cardboard mount: b&w ; 5.5 x 7.5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Credit: MOHAI, SHS487
Copyright: No Known Copyright