James Jerome Hill speech delivered at the opening of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, June 1, 1909

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle's first World's Fair, which opened on June 1, 1909, and closed on October 16, 1909. More than 3 million people visited the fair, which took place on the University of Washington campus. James J. Hill , chief executive officer the Great Northern Rail...

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Main Author: Hill, James Jerome, 1838-1916
Other Authors: University of Washington Libraries. Special Collections Division.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Subjects:
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle
Wash.
Exhibitions > Washington (State) > Seattle
Public speaking > Washington (State) > Seattle
Exploration & discovery
Transportation systems
Rural development
Conservation of natural resources
Social change
Pacific
Yukon
Alaska
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/pioneerlife/id/3055
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Summary:Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle's first World's Fair, which opened on June 1, 1909, and closed on October 16, 1909. More than 3 million people visited the fair, which took place on the University of Washington campus. James J. Hill , chief executive officer the Great Northern Railway, became known during his lifetime as the Empire Builder.

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