View of two AYPE buildings- the Oriental and Hawaii/Philippines Buildings- as seen from the steps of the European Building across the way. The European and Oriental Buildings were architectural mirror images of each other, as were the Hawaii Building and Alaska Building (not seen here). These exhibition "palaces" were temporary structures built for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition and dismantled soon after its close in October 1909. circa 1909.
Printed on front: Hawaii and Oriental Foreign Exhibit Buildings from European Building. Official Post Card.
Colored photo of the New York Building from the 1909 AYPE. This building was a replica of former Secretary of State William Seward's home in Auburn, New York. Seward was best known for his role in negotiating the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. During the fair, a statue of Seward was unveiled in front of this building that was later moved to Seattle's Volunteer Park. During the AYPE, the New York Building was primarily used for hosting VIP's and special groups. Afterwards, the building served as the music building for the University of Washington, and then as the Dean's residence. circa 1909.
Printed on front: New York Building. Official Post Card.
The ornate front of the European Building, dramatically lit up at night with clouds drifting overhead. This building housed art, manufactured products, resources, and other displays from Western European countries such as France and Germany. circa 1909.
Printed on front: End of European Foreign Exhibit Bldg. at night, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Wash. 1909. Official Post Card.
View of the heavily timbered Forestry Building at the 1909 AYPE, held on the grounds of the University of Washington. This building housed exhibits of the forestry and fishing industries, pioneer history, and mountaineering. Outside were displayed two of the longest pieces of timber known to exist. This building was retained after the fair and used as the University's forestry building until the 1930's. circa 1909.
Printed on front: East Elevation, Forestry Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Wash. 1909. (Official Post Card)
Message: Dear Mother,- I am glad you enjoyed the ferns. When Lettie came we can get more so you can give a few to your friends. I missed your good Thanksgiving dinner. Love to all Will.
Addressee: Mrs. John Watsan. College View, Nebraska, Box 89
Seven young girls dressed in white nightgowns and caps stand at the front of a classroom. They are all holding lighted candles and baby dolls. Possibly this was part of a skit or school play.
Message: See if you can find my face in the bunch. I weigh 210 lbs. largest and heaviest fellow in the crowd. I am the fellow seating on the fence one girl on each side of me. I have a light hat on. I surely had a fine time. I couldn't walk after eating. From your Bro. Bob. Hope your walking. Come over soon. How is llittle Howard?
Addressee: Mrs. Ralph Philbrick, Hoquiam, Washington.
Two men stand high up on a pole staying dry as they watch a huge splash in the water below them. The cause of the splash is likely a log hitting the water. circa 1915.
Message: Dear Father We are all well and hoping you are all enjoying the best of health. weather very cold here at present love and best wishes from all M.G.
Addressee: Mr James Gilles Port Danile Centre Bonaventure C. P.Q. Canada
School children dressed in costumes rehearse for a pageant, play, or choir event. They stand on stage before a teacher, while other children watch from the audience seating below.
Message: Sept. 12 1908 Dear Father: I received your letter and receipt, Many thanks for same. We are pleased to hear you are all well as this leaves us at present Will write soon. W. B. McGee
Addressee: Mr James Gilles Port Daniel Centre Pro. Quebec Canada
A horse draped in a white cape advertising "Suter's Dry Goods Watch us Grow!" pulls a decorative buggy full of passengers. They appear to be participating in a parade, and the photo was taken as they pass in front of Suter's Dry Goods store. circa 1913.
Message: Dear Mother, Hope you are quite well do not work to hard we are all well and doing quite a business I am still working in the store but I am tired of it work work all the time never done M. G.
Addressee: Mrs. James Gilles Port Daniel Centre Bonaventure Co P.? Canada
Message: Hello Ben, how are you getting along have you taken good care of my little man while I was gone The wheather is rotten nothing but rain all the time. Will be home Sun. E.B.
Addressee: Mr Ben Klock 723 Fifth St., Hoquiam Wash.
Message: Seattle Wash Jan 27 Dear friend Received you letter to day ???? you ?? so much far that I have been out a little but no more auto rides for some time Will be home about first of the month your friend Chris(?)
Addressee: Mr. Ben Klock. C/O Home Bakery Cosmopolis Wash
Portrait of Kikisoblu, better known as Princess Angeline, daughter of Chief Seattle. Angeline was given her second name by Seattle pioneer Catherine Maynard, who befriended her. In 1855, a treaty required members of the Duwamish tribe to report to reservations, but Angeline remained in Seattle, living in a waterfront cabin near what is now Seattle's Pike Street Market. She made a living making baskets and taking in laundry. Postcards with her image were sold long after her death in 1896. circa 1915.
Printed on front: Princess Angeline. Daughter of Chief Seattle.
View from above directly down Third Avenue, showing trolleys, the Grand Opera House, the Paxton Hotel, a billboard for Owl Cigars, and many other commercial buildings.
Printed on front: Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington.