Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition

Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition
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Overview
BIE-classUnrecognized exposition
NameAlaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition
Visitorsover 3,700,000
Location
CitySeattle
Coordinates47°39′14″N 122°18′28″W / 47.6537965°N 122.3077869°W / 47.6537965; -122.3077869
Timeline
OpeningJune 1, 1909
ClosureOctober 16, 1909

The Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition, acronym AYP or AYPE, was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909 publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. It was originally planned for 1907 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush, but the organizers learned of the Jamestown Exposition being held that same year and rescheduled.

The fairgrounds were hosted on an undeveloped portion of the present day campus of the University of Washington.