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The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, held during the summer of 1909, was the first "world's fair" held in Seattle. 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. Millions of visitors came to Seattle to experience the one-of-a-kind attractions, exhibits, and events held during the AYPE, which became the footprint for the modern University of Washington campus. Many of these visitors stayed to populate the growing metropolis. From the ornate European-style architecture to the fountains and gardens, the amusements of the Pay Streak, and the exotic Oriental exhibits, the AYPE entertained and educated while bringing needed business to Washington State.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738571326
ISBN13:9780738571324
Release Date:May 2009
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
UW's before-life and nice black-and-brown historic photos
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
It's nice to see what UW (University of Washington, Seattle) looked like (I'm a current UW student). It was more beautiful than it is now unfortunately. Essentially a really nice collection of historic stock photos. Should be on the shelf of all UW departments/offices.
Great addition to Images of America series
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This seems like an obscure topic. How many people in the Seattle area even knew about this event until recently? I sure didn't. This book is a great look at Seattle 100 years ago during an important time in the city's developement. The authors have found some really fun pictures and the writing is clear, concise and is very well researched. I looked at some of the other books online, but this one seemed best and I was not disappointed that I had paid for it.
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