The 1905 Lewis & Clark Exhibition in Portland, Oregon, was immediately followed by the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), which was held in Seattle from the 1st of June to the 16th of October, 1909. A group of pioneers from Alaska's gold rush provided the fair with its initial spark in 1905. 
Businessmen from Seattle revised the initial concept in 1906, pushing out the 1907 date to 1909 (in order to avoid conflicting with the Jamestown, Virginia tricentennial celebration), and solicited funding for an expanded scope. The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876 started a custom that the AYPE continued. Seattle residents have the chance to show their pride in their background and their patriotism.
A significant portion of the financial burden for the Exposition rested on the City of Seattle, despite funds being supplied at the state level. Before to the AYPE, several city departments put forth a lot of effort to acquire financing or hire staff to guarantee the fair's success. Through different conversations and reports, these departments let City Council and the Mayor know about their issues, suggestions, and demands. The police, fire, parks, and other departments all worked together to make the Exhibition run smoothly and safely.
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