The alaska yukon pacific exposition aype, held in seattle from june 1 to october 16, 1909, followed on the heels of the 1905 lewis and clark exposition in portland, oregon. Stein and paula becker are authors of the book, alaskayukonpacific exposition. The alaskayukonpacific exposition opened in seattle on june 1, 1909 with nearly 80,000 visitors. The 1909 alaska yukonpacific exposition the ayp for short was washingtons first worlds fair. Alaskayukonpacific exposition images of exploration. When the alaska yukon pacific exposition opened in june, 1909, seattle had just gone through twelve of its most significant years of growth. Rome2rio makes travelling from charleston station to alaskayukonpacific exposition easy.
Washington seattle alaska yukon pacific exposition on. Louis fair and the lewis and clark exposition in portland. The alaskayukonpacific exposition ayp, held on the university of washington campus and instigated by the seattle chamber of commerce, sought to commemorate the discovery of gold in alaska and the yukon territory and to honor the importance of asian business to seattle. The history is definitely interesting, but the best part of the book is the stunning photos of the buildings, fairgoers, and souvenirs of the festival.
This onehour documentary celebrates the centennial of the alaska yukon pacific exposition otherwise known as seattle first worlds fair. The alaskayukonpacific exposition was a worlds fair held in seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the pacific northwest. The alaskayukonpacific exposition opened on june 1, 1909, which was a tuesday and the first official day of use for this stamp. Alaskayukonpacific exposition, washingtons first world. The fair shaped the campus in ways that are visible today, creating the rainier vista and drumheller fountain. These were sold by charbneau at ye old curiosity shop in seattle as the official gold coins of the exposition. The information for alaska yukon pacific exposition collection was researched and prepared by the uw libraries special collections division and cataloging staff in 1999. Report of the legislative committee from the state of new york to the alaskayukonpacific exposition, 1909. The book was sold throughout the 19091910 suffrage campaign, including at the alaskayukonpacific exposition. Vintage report of the 1909 new york at alaskayukonpacific exposition book. The information for alaskayukonpacific exposition collection was researched and prepared by the uw libraries special collections division and cataloging staff in 1999. The alaska yukon pacific exposition, held in seattle from june 1 to october 16, 1909, followed on the heels of the 1906 lewis and clark exposition in portland, oregon. Alaskayukonpacific exposition digital collection special. California alaskayukonpacific exposition commission.
Alaska yukon pacific exposition images of america 97807385724. Alaskayukonpacific exposition, seattle, 1909 library of. The 1909 alaskayukonpacific exposition aype held in seattle, washington, was the spectacular result of nearly 10 million dollars and four years of effort. Charleston station to alaskayukonpacific exposition 4. Alaska yukon pacific exposition, seattle, wn, 1909 official publication alaska yukon pacific exposition on. Dec 1, 2018 june to october 1909 development of the pacific northwest. This richly illustrated and wellresearched volume chronicles the alaska yukon pacific exposition, held in seattle in 1909. Alaska yukon pacific exposition is a new book by shauna oreilly and brennan oreilly released on may 18. This exposition highlighted the importance of the pacific rim to world trade. Alaska yukon pacific exposition, alsaka lumber company, seattle, u. The alaska yukon pacific exposition ayp, held on the university of washington campus and instigated by the seattle chamber of commerce, sought to commemorate the discovery of gold in alaska and the yukon territory and to honor the importance of asian business to seattle. The letter explained the history of womens voting rights in washington since white settlement, then touched on woman suffrage developments throughout. The washington state archives has this classic color postcard above offering. The alaska yukon pacific exposition, held during the summer of 1909, was the first worlds fair held in seattle.
The exposition opened in seattle on june 1, 1909, and 79,976 visitors attended on the first day. Matthew klingle the turnofthecentury was the era of worlds fairs, and the seattle exposition followed the popular st. Alaskayukonpacific exposition collection, 19061910 archives west. This richly illustrated and wellresearched volume chronicles the alaskayukonpacific exposition, held in seattle in 1909. Cora smith eaton wrote a long letter to the editor of alaskayukon magazine. Vintage report of the 1909 new york at alaskayukon. Alaska yukon pacific exposition is a new book by shauna oreilly and brennan oreilly released on may 18, 2009. This beautifully illustrated coffee table book chronicles all the important dates and events and random trivia associated with the alaskayukonpacific exposition.
The exposition also celebrated the pacific rim, promoting increased trade with asia. The obverse text on this socalled dollar reads alaska yukon pacific exposition w. The front side of the coin shows three figures in the center, all women, with the bust of one man in the lower center oval and text surrounding above. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world.
Capitalizing on the popularity of the booming gold rush, the exposition was designed to showcase the riches of the pacific northwest and highlight trade with the pacific rim nations and beyond. The alaskayukonpacific exposition digital collection features books, pamphlets, invitations, reports, speeches, maps, articles and more. The argus alaskayukonpacific exposition special issue. Alaskayukonpacific exposition 1909 seattle worlds fair 2009 october marks the end of the centennial celebration for the alaskayukonpacific exposition, held on the university of washington campus, which was largely undeveloped at the time. Souvenir view book of the alaska yukon pacific exposition in seattle 1909. Legacy of the alaska yukon pacific exposition digital. On june 1, 1909, about 80,000 people attended the alaskayukonpacific exposition opening in seattle where the university of washington campus stands today. If you were around for this opening, you have lived a very long time. The closing of the alaska yukon pacific exposition was an emotional day for seattleites. Find all the transport options for your trip from charleston station to alaskayukonpacific exposition right here. See more ideas about alaska, worlds fair and seattle. Another of the rare pieces from world and state fairs expos recently aquired. Value of 1909 hk357 alaskayukon exposition official souvenir this socalled dollar is given the catalog number hk357.
This cover was postmarked on the preceding friday, four days before it was supposed to be used. The obverse text on this socalled dollar reads alaska yukon pacific exposition seattle 1909 and the reverse text is official souvenir alaska yukon pacific expo. Alaskayukonpacific exposition meet your next favorite book. Capitalizing on the popularity of the booming gold rush, the exposition was designed to showcase the riches of the pacific northwest and highlight trade with the. Initial inspiration for the fair came from a group of alaska s gold rush pioneers in 1905.
See more ideas about alaska, pacific, pacific northwest. Dec 09, 2009 contributing artists to the burke museum exhibit ayp. Alaskayukonpacific exposition tin vienna art plates. Alaska yukon pacific exposition, washington images of. It was originally planned for 1907, to mark the 10th anniversary of the klondike gold rush, but the organizers found out about the jamestown exposition being held that year, and rescheduled.
Initial inspiration for the fair came from a group of alaskas gold rush pioneers in 1905. The alaskayukonpacific exposition, and seattle the beautiful exposition city 1909 14764521762. Book of captioned colorized black and white photos of aype buildings and grounds. As with other worlds fairs, the federal government brought exhibits to the alaskayukonpacific exposition aype and. Value of 1909 hk357 alaska yukon exposition official souvenir this socalled dollar is given the catalog number hk357.
As part of seattle citys centennial celebration for the alaskayukonpacific exposition, the symposium is intended to reveal stories of asian pacific participants as a way of understanding the development of their communities and their images in their own eyes and. Official catalog of the department of fine arts, alaskayukon pacific. This onehour documentary celebrates the centennial of the alaskayukonpacific exposition otherwise known as seattle first worlds fair. Norway day, alaskayukonpacific exposition, 1975 youtube. Jun 15, 2009 the history of seattles 1909 alaskayukonpacific exposition, on the university of washington campus. The argus alaska yukon pacific exposition special issue. The history of seattles 1909 alaskayukonpacific exposition, on the university of washington campus. In the summer of 1909, a worlds fair, the alaskayukonpacific exposition, took place on the grounds of the university of washington. The alaskayukonpacific exposition, held in seattle from june 1 to october 16, 1909, followed on the heels of the 1906 lewis and clark exposition in portland, oregon. More than 3 million people attended the 1909 expo, which closed that year in midoctober. Alaskayukonpacific exposition, washingtons first worlds fair.
Footage of norway day at the 1909 alaska yukon pacific exposition in seattle introduced by mayor wes uhlman. The library of congress generally does not own rights to material in its collections and, therefore, cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. Seattle merchants and residents hoped that the economy would boom as a result of the alaskayukon exposition. Alaskayukonpacific exposition of 1909 genealogy trails. Japan, china, hawaii, and the philippines provided exhibits, and a japanese battleship docked in seattles port in honor of the fair.
The book is a 184page, hardcover, full color history of the ayp. Indeed, both in the use of buildings from the exposition and in the enduring and beautiful landscaping of the campus, the u. The 1909 alaskayukonpacific exposition the ayp for short was washingtons first worlds fair. Souvenir programme of the sixth annual musical festival given by pacific kystens norske sangerforbund english. Seward and the reverse text is the seal of the city of seattle 1909 seattle enterprise wash. Launched in 1909, the aype was initially conceived to expand upon alaskan exhibits at the lewis and clark exposition of 1905. In the summer of 1909, a worlds fair, the alaskayukonpacific exposition, took place. Alaskayukonpacific exposition, official publication.
Rare 1909 alaska yukon pacific exposition seattle pinback. Designed by jules charbneau for the alaskanyukonpacific exposition held in 1909. Designed by jules charbneau for the alaskan yukon pacific exposition held in 1909. From june 1 to october 15, 1909, there will be held at seattle, wash. It was originally planned for 1907, to mark the 10th anniversary of the klondike gold rush, but the organizers found out about the jamestown exposition being held that year, and rescheduled the fairgrounds became the campus of the university of washington. Not all the photographs from the collection were included in this database. Alaskayukon exposition official souvenir we are experts. Footage of norway day at the 1909 alaskayukon pacific exposition in seattle introduced by mayor wes uhlman. Made out of some type of medal and stamped on back souvenir and has some rubber glue material i need to remove. Alaskayukonpacific exposition, 1909 a slideshow of.
Contributing artists to the burke museum exhibit ayp. The klondike gold rush made seattle the dominant city in the pacific northwest, as the major supplier to alaska. Capitalizing on the popularity of the booming gold rush, the exposition was designed to showcase the riches of the pacific northwest. As with other worlds fairs, the federal government brought exhibits to the alaska yukon pacific exposition aype and helped with the funding. The 1909 alaska yukon pacific exposition the ayp for short was washingtons first worlds fair. This is from 1909 from the alaska yukon pacific expo in seattle. Alaskayukonpacific exposition, washingtons first worlds. The 1909 alaskayukonpacific exposition cityarchives. Originally planned for 1907 to mark the 10th anniversary of the klondike gold rush, the exposition was postponed two years to avoid a conflict with another summer long exhibition in jamestown, virginia, marking that towns tercentenary. The arrival of alaskan gold in 1897 and the subsequent gold rush was brilliantly exploited to transform a struggling town into one of the major cities of the west coast. Hornreich collection of so called dollars from pacific coast.
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