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