Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Washington's First World's Fair: A Timeline History [Hardcover]

Alan J. Stein (Author), Paula Becker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2009

This richly illustrated and well-researched volume recounts in detail the history of the fair that brought Seattle and Washington into the national spotlight. The A-Y-P Exposition, held in Seattle in 1909 on the future site of the University of Washington, welcomed 3.7 million visitors and was the first world's fair to make a profit.

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About the Author

Alan J. Stein is a HistoryLink.org staff historian and award-winning author of Safe Passage: The Birth of Washington State Ferries; Bellevue Timeline; and The Olympic: The Story of Seattle's Landmark Hotel. Paula Becker is a staff historian for HistoryLink.org and author of the popular "Park Hopping" column for ParentMap magazine.

Alan J. Stein is a HistoryLink.org staff historian and award-winning author of Safe Passage: The Birth of Washington State Ferries; Bellevue Timeline; and The Olympic: The Story of Seattle's Landmark Hotel. Paula Becker is a staff historian for HistoryLink.org and author of the popular "Park Hopping" column for ParentMap magazine.

Alan J. Stein is a HisoryLink.org staff historian and award-winning author of Safe Passage: The Birth of Washington State Ferries; Bellevue Timeline; and The Olympic: The Story of Seattle's Landmark Hotel.
Paula Becker is a staff historian for HistoryLink.org and author of the popular "Park Hopping" column for ParentMap magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 188 pages
• Publisher: History Link (July 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0295989262
• ISBN-13: 978-0295989266
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #911,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo, October 23, 2009

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Margaret D. Riddle (Everett WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Washington's First World's Fair: A Timeline History (Hardcover)

Authors Stein and Becker and the History Link staff ([...]) spent three years in researching and writing this classic. It is the only book you need to read if you're interested in really learning about Seattle's first World Fair, the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Good writing, accurate information and excellent graphics make it also a very good read. A nice holiday gift idea.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.


Margaret Riddle
Everett, Washington

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes An Excellent Gift, December 6, 2009

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David C. Sherbrooke (Bellevue, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Washington's First World's Fair: A Timeline History (Hardcover)

It is a surprise to me that there has been so little written about the
A-Y-P, at least until this book came out. The photographs are the best part, especially when they compare what is on the U of W. campus today with the exhibition buildings of 100 years ago.

I was hoping that the text would place a little more emphasis on the broader contest of the A-Y-P rather than inumerating the many "special" days honoring everyone from Japan to Pierce County. It seemed like much of the text reflected the boosterism of the local press. Oh well. . . However, if all you did was read the photo captions, this book takes you back in time and will be especially treasured by anyone who is a U of W grad or who has an interest in local history.

5.0 out of 5 stars AYP Exposition, December 20, 2011

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This review is from: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Washington's First World's Fair: A Timeline History (Hardcover)

I have really enjoyed this book. It is very informative and well-written. I love all the old pictures! Amazon.com gave me a good price and prompt delivery of a very worth-while book. What more could I ask for?