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Construction of Manufacturers Bldg., Alaska-Yukon Exposition

Construction of Manufacturers Bldg., Alaska-Yukon Exposition

Public domain photograph of industrial building, factory, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of Manufacturers Bldg., Alaska-Yukon Exposition

Construction of Manufacturers Bldg., Alaska-Yukon Exposition

Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards. General information about the George Grantha... More

[Five small Eskimo(?) children sitting bundled in fur garments] / F.H. Nowell, official photographer, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.

[Five small Eskimo(?) children sitting bundled in fur garments] / F.H....

H118370 U.S. Copyright Office. No. X221. Copyright by Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition.

Eskimo family and their igloo from Labrador, Seattle, A.Y.P.E.

Eskimo family and their igloo from Labrador, Seattle, A.Y.P.E.

Photograph shows two Inuit couples and two children, outside fake igloo at the Alaska+-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington. J133779 U.S. Copyright Office. On recto: No. 1081. On recto: Seattle A.Y.P.... More

1909 Exposition, gelatin silver print,  Panoramic Photograph

1909 Exposition, gelatin silver print, Panoramic Photograph

J131362 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; A.J. Park; August 5, 1909; DLC/PP-1909:43873.

Eskimo family from Labrador Seattle A.Y.P.E.

Eskimo family from Labrador Seattle A.Y.P.E.

Photograph showing two Inuit couples and two children, with backdrop of snow covered log buildings in background. J133777 U.S. Copyright Office. On recto: No. 1088. On recto: Seattle A.Y.P.E. 09. Copyright by ... More

Color Post card. Four Indian children on an Alaskan beach. - NARA - 297761

Color Post card. Four Indian children on an Alaskan beach. - NARA - 29...

Scope and content: "A summer day in the Arctic, Alaska." Public domain photograph of Alaska, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Afro-Americans" float in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5590)

"Afro-Americans" float in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

"Iron Chink" fish processor, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 3458)

"Iron Chink" fish processor, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 3458)

In 1902, machines called "Iron Chinks" started replacing the largely Chinese cannery workers who butchered and canned the fish. The use of a racial slur in the machine's name is one example of the discriminatio... More

Aerial of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition from southeast, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 2612)

Aerial of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition from southeast, Seattle, 190...

Caption on image: The AYPE Exposition from Captive Balloon A Quarter of a Mile Above the Earth. Copyright 1909 by F.H. Nowell. Handwritten on mount: A.Y.P. Expo. AYP '09, Taken from baloon [sic]. Subjects (LCT... More

Agriculture Building under construction on Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, Seattle, 1907 (MOHAI 2576)

Agriculture Building under construction on Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposi...

Embossed on mount: Harwood. Handwritten on verso: 1907 - Building the A.Y.P. Expo. Subjects (LCTGM): Building construction--Washington (State)--Seattle; Horses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Exhibitions--Washin... More

Alaska Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8877)

Alaska Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 ...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More

Alaska Monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8884)

Alaska Monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 ...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were designed by the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture ... More

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition fairgrounds, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 12996)

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition fairgrounds, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1299...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds at night, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 9525)

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds at night, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Th... More

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, looking toward Lake Washington, 1909 (MOHAI 6481)

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, looking toward Lake Washingto...

Lawns and gardens surrounded the buildings at Seattle's Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The large, white buildings looked like they were made of stone, but they were actually built from wood and plaster. This ... More

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, Seattle, 1908 (MOHAI 2697)

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, Seattle, 1908 (MOHAI 2697)

Caption on image: A Bit of Scenery on Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Grounds, Seattle, Wash., 1909. Official Post Card, Photo only Copyrighted 1908 A.Y.P.E. Co. Subjects (LCTGM): Exhibitions--Washington (State... More

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition promotional postcard, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 3501)

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition promotional postcard, Seattle, ca 1909...

Caption on image: Hello Bill! Meet me on the Pay Streak at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition - June 1st - Oct 16th - Seattle U.S.A. 1909. Subjects (LCTGM): Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships--Was... More

American Women's Club building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8628)

American Women's Club building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition,...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More

Amphitheater audience on Swedish Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, July 31, 1909 (MOHAI 8883)

Amphitheater audience on Swedish Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expos...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. T... More

Arctic Brotherhood Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8641)

Arctic Brotherhood Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Se...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More

Arctic Club parade float, Seattle, 1912 (MOHAI 13045)

Arctic Club parade float, Seattle, 1912 (MOHAI 13045)

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Arena Theater, Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4144)

Arena Theater, Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle,...

Caption on image: A.Y.P.E ‘09 Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Arena Theaters--Washington (State)--Seattle; Midways--Washington (State)--Seattle; Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expositi... More

Army detachment at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8869)

Army detachment at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 ...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More

Army wagon known as Sherman’s coach on exhibit in United States Government Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle (MOHAI 4291)

Army wagon known as Sherman’s coach on exhibit in United States Govern...

Caption on image: x2938 [Photographer’s mark:] F.H. Nowell, Official Photographer Subjects (LCTGM): United States Government Building (Seattle, Wash.""; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash."";... More

AYPE Hawaii Day ticket, August 25, 1909 (MOHAI 12451)

AYPE Hawaii Day ticket, August 25, 1909 (MOHAI 12451)

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington an... More

Baist's Real Estate Atlas of Surveys of Seattle, Plate 12, 1908 (MOHAI 13414)

Baist's Real Estate Atlas of Surveys of Seattle, Plate 12, 1908 (MOHAI...

The G. William Baist Company of Philadelphia produced real estate and insurance maps of over twenty different cities across the United States between the 1880s and 1967. The company published atlases in Seattle... More

Balloon at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4141)

Balloon at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4141)

Caption on image: Balloon on A.Y.P.E Grounds Subjects (LCTGM): Balloons (Aircraft)-Washington (State)--Seattle; Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)

Band riding on a fire truck during the Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, circa 1913 (MOHAI 5632)

Band riding on a fire truck during the Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Barbeque and Balloon at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 27, 1909 (MOHAI 4142)

Barbeque and Balloon at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Sept...

Caption on image: Birds Eye View of the Barbeque and Balloon Stockyards A.Y.P.E Seattle Sept. 27- 09. Subjects (LCTGM): Balloons (Aircraft)-Washington (State)--Seattle; Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle;... More

Birds-eye view of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, 1909 (MOHAI 8826)

Birds-eye view of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, 1909 (MOHAI...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Th... More

Birds-eye view of intersection at Westlake and Fourth Avenue, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8644)

Birds-eye view of intersection at Westlake and Fourth Avenue, Seattle,...

Otto D. Goetze (b. 1871) was an American photographer who owned the Alaska Photo Studio in Seattle from 1909 to 1912. He also photographed the Alaska Gold Rush from 1891 to 1908, the St. Louis World's Fair in ... More

Birds-eye view of Second Avenue looking north, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8645)

Birds-eye view of Second Avenue looking north, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 86...

Taken in 1909 during the Alaska-Pacific-Yukon Exposition, this photo of Second Avenue shows a downtown street busy with trolleys, horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians. The Welcome Arch for the AYPE is visible ... More

Birds-eye view of Third Avenue looking north, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8646)

Birds-eye view of Third Avenue looking north, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 864...

Otto D. Goetze (b. 1871) was an American photographer who owned the Alaska Photo Studio in Seattle from 1909 to 1912. He also photographed the Alaska Gold Rush from 1891 to 1908, the St. Louis World's Fair in ... More

Birds-eye view of Yesler Way looking west, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8647)

Birds-eye view of Yesler Way looking west, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8647)

Otto D. Goetze (b. 1871) was an American photographer who owned the Alaska Photo Studio in Seattle from 1909 to 1912. He also photographed the Alaska Gold Rush from 1891 to 1908, the St. Louis World's Fair in ... More

Birdseye view of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 3339)

Birdseye view of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI...

Caption on image: Birdseye view of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington. Subjects (LCTGM): Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Mountains--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lakes & ponds--Wa... More

Boat on shore of Lake Washington, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 3242)

Boat on shore of Lake Washington, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 3242)

Caption on image: Lake Washington. Caption on verso: A beautiful spot on Lake Washington. This lake is 35 miles in length and only 15 minutes ride from Puget Sound. Subjects (LCTGM): Lakes & ponds--Washington ... More

Boeing "Model C" float plane docked on Lake Union, Seattle, 1919 (MOHAI 15291)

Boeing "Model C" float plane docked on Lake Union, Seattle, 1919 (MOHA...

Aviation pioneer William Edward "Bill" Boeing (1881-1956) was born in Detroit to German immigrants. He came to Seattle in 1908, where, during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909, he saw a manned flying ... More

Bon Marché ad in The Seattle Star, August 27, 1909 (MOHAI 14709)

Bon Marché ad in The Seattle Star, August 27, 1909 (MOHAI 14709)

In 1890, Edward and Josephine Nordhoff moved from Chicago to Seattle and opened their Bon Marché dry goods store in the Belltown neighborhood. The couple named the store after the Bon Marché in Paris. Starting ... More

Boys wearing hats from Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 3887)

Boys wearing hats from Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition, Seattle, 1909 ...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, a world's fair on the grounds of the University of Washington, was a popular destination in the summer of 1909. In this photo, Ed Moen and another boy are wearing hats from ... More

Burnside Hats float in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5588)

Burnside Hats float in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOH...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Canada Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8649)

Canada Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 ...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More

Canadian military band at the Vancouver Daily World headquarters at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8882)

Canadian military band at the Vancouver Daily World headquarters at Al...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were designed by the Omsted Brothers landscape architecture f... More

Canadian military marching band under Vancouver, BC Welcome Arch for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4289)

Canadian military marching band under Vancouver, BC Welcome Arch for t...

The City of Vancouver, B.C. built this arch spanning Marion Street near Third Avenue in downtown Seattle. Caption by MOHAI staff. Caption on image: A-8 [Photographer’s mark:] F.H. Nowell, Official Photographer... More

Canadian Pacific brochure for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909 (MOHAI 12454)

Canadian Pacific brochure for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 190...

Seattle held its first world's fair, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in 1909. The fair promoted the region's growth and prosperity that had begun with the 1897 arrival of the first shipment of Yukon ... More

Caribou Bill and woman with dog team, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4269)

Caribou Bill and woman with dog team, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition,...

Caption on image: x1894, [Photographer’s mark:] F.H. Nowell, Official Photographer Subjects (LCTGM): Caribou Bill;"; Sled dogs—Washington (State)—Seattle;"; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash... More

Cascade Fountain and Government Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8874)

Cascade Fountain and Government Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific E...

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washi... More

Chehalis County building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8636)

Chehalis County building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seatt...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More

Children's chorus in natural amphitheater, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4299)

Children's chorus in natural amphitheater, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposi...

The natural amphitheater on the northeast corner of the AYPE grounds had a capacity of 20,000 people. Well attended events, such as President Taft’s speech and performances of the Children’s Choir, were held ... More

Chinese dragon in parade for China Day, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1307)

Chinese dragon in parade for China Day, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expositio...

Embossed on mount: Harwood. Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Chinese Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle; Expositions--Washington (State)--Seattle

Chinese parade, September 13, 1909 (MOHAI 6179)

Chinese parade, September 13, 1909 (MOHAI 6179)

Seattle's Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opened on the University of Washington campus in July 1909. Each day of the exposition was filled with parades, celebrations, and other special events. China Day, Septe... More

Chinese Village on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8653)

Chinese Village on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expositi...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More

Christening of the seaplane "Tilikum" during the Golden Potlatch, Seattle, July 1914 (MOHAI 5637)

Christening of the seaplane "Tilikum" during the Golden Potlatch, Seat...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition - City Life (MOHAI 11310), Seattle, Washington

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition - City Life (MOHAI 11310), Seattle, Wa...

The music for "City Life," a march and two-step, was composed by George A. Edmunds and arranged by musician Sol Levi (1881-). The sheet music was printed by Liberal Music Printing Co. in Seattle, and sold at Rh... More

Class at Riverton Heights School, March 18, 1909 (MOHAI 6954)

Class at Riverton Heights School, March 18, 1909 (MOHAI 6954)

In the spring of 1909, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and their teachers at Riverton Heights School posed for a class photo. The students have covered the blackboards behind them with grammar exercises and inf... More

Come Out West and Be Our Guest (MOHAI 11292)

Come Out West and Be Our Guest (MOHAI 11292)

Seattle held its first world's fair, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in 1909. The fair promoted the region's growth and prosperity that had begun with the 1897 arrival of the first shipment of Yukon ... More

Construction of Stimson Medical Center Building, Seattle, 1924 (MOHAI 9265)

Construction of Stimson Medical Center Building, Seattle, 1924 (MOHAI ...

Charles D. Stimson (1857-1929) moved to Seattle in 1889 and by 1909, may have been Seattle's most influential person, as he headed the Metropolitan Bank, the General Insurance Company of America, the Alaska-Yuk... More

Corner of University Way and 40th Street looking east, showing main gate of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4295)

Corner of University Way and 40th Street looking east, showing main ga...

Embossed on mount: Harwood. Handwritten on verso: 40th Street entrance to A.Y.P.E. Subjects (LCTGM): Entrances—Washington (State) —Seattle;"; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.""; Exhibitio... More

Costumed figures of Umbrella Man and the Duck, Golden Potlatch, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 5644)

Costumed figures of Umbrella Man and the Duck, Golden Potlatch, Seattl...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Court of Honor and Geyser Basin at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 13128)

Court of Honor and Geyser Basin at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition...

In the summer of 1909, a world's fair, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, took place on the grounds of the University of Washington in Seattle. Over three million people visited the buildings, grounds, and si... More

Court of Honor and Geyser Basin at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8879)

Court of Honor and Geyser Basin at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More

Court of Honor at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8875)

Court of Honor at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More

Crowd at the foot of Pay Streak on New England Day, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4284)

Crowd at the foot of Pay Streak on New England Day, Alaska-Yukon-Pacif...

This view looks southwest with the shore of Portage Bay on the left. The Aero Plunge, Tokio Café, the Bug House are among the attractions visible. Caption by MOHAI staff Caption on image: x3898 [Photographer’s... More

Crowd listening to speaker at James J Hill monument, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4273)

Crowd listening to speaker at James J Hill monument, Alaska-Yukon-Paci...

A bust of railroad magnate James J. Hill was situated near the Swedish Building on the right and the Firmin Michel Roast Beef Corporation in the center of this view. Caption by MOHAI staff Caption on image: x3... More

Crowd on stairs and bridge across Northern Pacific railroad tracks, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4278)

Crowd on stairs and bridge across Northern Pacific railroad tracks, Al...

Caption on image: x3655 [Photographer’s mark:] F.H. Nowell, Official Photographer Subjects (LCTGM): Pedestrian bridges--Washington (State)--Seattle;"; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.""; E... More

Crowds gathered in Pioneer Square celebration, Seattle, circa 1910 (MOHAI 8711)

Crowds gathered in Pioneer Square celebration, Seattle, circa 1910 (MO...

This photograph shows Pioneer Square festively decorated and with crowds gathered about 1910. It is possible that this was a celebration in junction with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, held in Seattle in... More

Crowds on Japan Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 4, 1909 (MOHAI 8629)

Crowds on Japan Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, S...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More

Crowds on Pay Streak showing Battle of Gettysburg building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4280)

Crowds on Pay Streak showing Battle of Gettysburg building, Alaska-Yuk...

Caption on image: x3802 [Photographer’s mark:] F.H. Nowell, Official Photographer Subjects (LCTGM): Pay Streak (Seattle, Wash.""; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.""; Exhibitions—Washington... More

Curtiss airplane piloted by Eugene B Ely flying over a U S Navy ship in Elliott Bay during Golden Potlatch, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5587)

Curtiss airplane piloted by Eugene B Ely flying over a U S Navy ship i...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Curtiss airplane piloted by Eugene B Ely flying over a U S Navy ship in Elliott Bay during Golden Potlatch, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5589)

Curtiss airplane piloted by Eugene B Ely flying over a U S Navy ship i...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Decorated Buick in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 5631)

Decorated Buick in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 563...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Decorated cars in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5581)

Decorated cars in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 55...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Dedication of the Vancouver Welcome Arch at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, August 21, 1909 (MOHAI 4136)

Dedication of the Vancouver Welcome Arch at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expos...

Dedication of the Vancouver Welcome Arch/Seattle Aug. 21 '09. Subjects (LCTGM): Arches--Washington (State)-Seattle;"; Parades--Washington (State)-Seattle; Exhibitions--Washington (State)-Seattle; Alaska-Yukon-P... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8624)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8624)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Men using high power hoses to blast away the hillside can be seen near a house and... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8625)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8625)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Men using high power hoses to blast away the hillside can be seen near a house and... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8626)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8626)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Men using high power hoses to blast away the hillside can be seen in the foregroun... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8640)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8640)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Otto D. Goetze (b. 1871) was an American photographer who owned the Alaska Photo St... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8642)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8642)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Men using high power hoses to blast away the hillside can be seen near a house and... More

Display of Indian and Eskimo artifacts in Alaska Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 190 (MOHAI 4277)

Display of Indian and Eskimo artifacts in Alaska Building, Alaska-Yuko...

Caption on image: x3426 [Photographer’s mark:] F.H. Nowell, Official Photographer Subjects (LCTGM): Indian Arts—Washington (State)"; Alaska Building (Seattle, Wash.""; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Se... More

Electric cars in the Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5582)

Electric cars in the Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Employees of Belknap Glass Co, Seattle, May 1909 (MOHAI 9926)

Employees of Belknap Glass Co, Seattle, May 1909 (MOHAI 9926)

The C. C. Belknap Glass Company (also Belknap Industries, Inc.) was a manufacturer of glass products in Seattle founded in 1907 by Charles C. Belknap (1859-1938). The company contributed to the construction of ... More

Entrance and Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4154)

Entrance and Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1...

Caption on image: View of Paystreak A.Y.P.E. Entrance Seattle 09 Subjects (LCTGM): Midways--Washington (State)--Seattle; Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)

Entrance to Igorrote Village, Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4147)

Entrance to Igorrote Village, Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expos...

Signs in image: Igorrotes: Under Inspection of the War Department U.S. Government. In A Class By Itself- Gov. John A. Johnson- of Minnesota. Needs No Boosting- P.I. A Vital Issue in Living Bronze- Times. I Coul... More

Eskimo Village on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8652)

Eskimo Village on the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expositio...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More

Eskimo Village, Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4155)

Eskimo Village, Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle...

Handwritten on image: Eskimo Village A.Y.P. 1909 Seattle Wash. Signs in image: Eskimos. Free Exhibit. Alaska. Siberians. 2 Villages. The Main Entrance. Eskimo Doll. Subjects (LCTGM): Midways--Washington (State... More

Exhibit in California Building at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1763)

Exhibit in California Building at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Sea...

Embossed on mount: Harwood. Handwritten on verso: A.Y.P. 1909. Subjects (LCTGM): Cattle--Washington (State)--Seattle; Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)

Exhibit in California building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4302)

Exhibit in California building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seatt...

Exhibitions of California products in the California building included often elaborate displays of dried and fresh fruits, nuts, olives, and peppers. This image depicts a cow constructed of almonds and an eleph... More

Exposition Brand Sunkist lemons crate label, ca 1912 (MOHAI 8323)

Exposition Brand Sunkist lemons crate label, ca 1912 (MOHAI 8323)

The Alaska -Yukon-Pacific Exposition was held in Seattle in 1909 as a way to highlight the development of the region, and to spotlight Seattle as a gateway to Alaska and Asia. Exhibits were a major attraction o... More

Exterior of Forestry Building at AYPE, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 13055)

Exterior of Forestry Building at AYPE, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 13055)

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in 1909 in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washi... More

Ezra Meeker with covered wagon near Pioneers Restaurant, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (MOHAI 4266)

Ezra Meeker with covered wagon near Pioneers Restaurant, Alaska-Yukon-...

Washington Territory’s celebrity pioneer Ezra Meeker stands with oxen and dog near an eating establishment with the sign Ezra Meeker’s Pioneer Life Restaurant. Caption by MOHAI staff Caption on image: x1264, [... More

Fine Arts Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8845)

Fine Arts Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 19...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More

Fine Arts Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8868)

Fine Arts Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 19...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More

First Passengers Leaving the Mayflower, New England Day at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, September 11, 1909 (MOHAI 4143)

First Passengers Leaving the Mayflower, New England Day at Alaska-Yuko...

Caption on image: New England Day/First Passengers Leaving the Mayflower A.Y.P.E Seattle, Sept. 11 '09. Subjects (LCTGM): Historical Reenactments--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships--Washington (State)--Seattle... More

First prize Holstein calf at stock show, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4288)

First prize Holstein calf at stock show, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expositi...

Caption on image: x4578 [Photographer’s mark:] F.H. Nowell, Official Photographer Subjects (LCTGM): Cows—Washington (State)"; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.""; Exhibitions—Washington (St... More

Float in China Day parade, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1612)

Float in China Day parade, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1...

Embossed on mount: Harwood. Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Floats (Parades)--Washington (State)--Seattle; Chinese Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle; Expositions--Wash... More

Float with George Vancouver's ship the HMS Discovery in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 19, 1911 (MOHAI 5586)

Float with George Vancouver's ship the HMS Discovery in Golden Potlatc...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Florist’s Office in rustic log building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4276)

Florist’s Office in rustic log building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expositi...

Caption on image: N-3407, [Photographer’s mark:] F.H. Nowell, Official Photographer Subjects (LCTGM): Exhibition buildings—Washington (State)—Seattle;"; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash."";... More

Forestry Building at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1729)

Forestry Building at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (M...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in 1909 in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washi... More

Forestry Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8658)

Forestry Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 190...

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More

George Washington statue, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 4286)

George Washington statue, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 19...

This bronze statue was sculpted by artist Lorenzo Taft of Chicago, commissioned by the Daughters of the American Revolution. It was later moved to the 40th Street NE entrance to the University of Washington cam... More

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