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