The AYP Exposition


View of the Exposition with Mt Ranier in the background

The goal of Vic and Ray in 1909 was the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, a major exposition that attracted more than 3.7-million visitors.

The links below provide more information on the Exposition, including photographs of the amazing buildings constructed for the fair.

bulletEssay on the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (University of Washington)
bulletPhotographs of the Exposition (University of Washington)
bulletWikipedia Entry

Sadly, most of the buildings at the Exposition were demolished after the event closed. Only a few reminders remain, but we will seek out these links to the past at the end of our ride.

Wheels North! The 1909 Adventure The AYP Exposition The Route The Riders Ride Calendar What is Histiocytosis? Rider Basics Fundraising Green Wheels North Media Info