World's Fairs and Expositions in Washington State
Resources to help you learn more about Washington's three international expositions - the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, and the 1974 Spokane World's Fair.
The Space Needle: History and Visitor Information
Information for people interested in visiting or learning about the history of the Seattle Space Needle in Seattle Center.
Information for people interested in visiting or learning about the history of the Seattle Space Needle in Seattle Center.
1962 Century 21 Exposition
An overview of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair as well as a list of relevant web links.
An overview of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair as well as a list of relevant web links.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Photographs
The University of Washington Libraries Digital Collection provides this web site that features over 650 photographs from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Images include the fair's buildings, grounds, entertainment, and exotic attractions. The site includes a short essay and an interactive fairground map.
The University of Washington Libraries Digital Collection provides this web site that features over 650 photographs from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Images include the fair's buildings, grounds, entertainment, and exotic attractions. The site includes a short essay and an interactive fairground map.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: Seattle Times Article
This short article focusing on the opening of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition was part of The Seattle Times Seattle Centennial series. Includes several photographs.
This short article focusing on the opening of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition was part of The Seattle Times Seattle Centennial series. Includes several photographs.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: Slide Show
The HistoryLink web site provides this short tour/presentation containing illustrations and photographs from the AYP.
The HistoryLink web site provides this short tour/presentation containing illustrations and photographs from the AYP.
Expo '74, The Spokane World's Fair
This excellent web site provides information about the amusements, history, pavilions, and performers at the Spokane World's Fair in 1974.
This excellent web site provides information about the amusements, history, pavilions, and performers at the Spokane World's Fair in 1974.
Seattle World's Fair: Seattle Post-Intelligencer Articles
To celebrate the Seattle Center's 40th birthday, the Seattle P-I created this set of articles and photos that take a look at the Center's history.
To celebrate the Seattle Center's 40th birthday, the Seattle P-I created this set of articles and photos that take a look at the Center's history.
Spokane World's Fair: A History Lesson
The University of Washington's history department provides this essay/lecture on Expo '74.
The University of Washington's history department provides this essay/lecture on Expo '74.