Back in 1962, Seattle played host to a World's Fair, but over fifty years prior to that, the Emerald City hosted the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. In 1909, on the grounds of the University of Washington campus, the Exposition was held to showcase the various accomplishments of the region, and it was quite a success. A number of organizations are gearing up to celebrate the centennial of the Exposition, and this website brings together archival images, maps, primary documents, and short films related to this important undertaking. First-time visitors can click on the "Digital Collection" area (marked by a photo of a dirigible on the Exposition grounds) to look at over 1200 exposition photographs depicting buildings, entertainment, and some rather exotic attractions. Additionally, visitors can look at a detailed map of the fairgrounds in 1909 and then look over some of the finding aids for the larger collection. Visitors shouldn't miss looking at the "Other A-Y-P" section, as they can learn more about various events and lectures being held to celebrate this centennial.
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